Sony a5100 with Samsung WB210 Comparison

Sony a5100 and Samsung WB210 Main Features

  • August, 2014
  • July, 2011
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • -
  • 24-288 mm (12x) F2.9-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 110 x 63 x 36 mm, 283g.
  • 101 x 59 x 22 mm, 174g.
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Sony a5100 Scores


Imaging score
61
Features score
62
Value for money score
82
Portability score
93
Overall score
68

Samsung WB210 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
44
Value for money score
58
Portability score
97
Overall score
40

Samsung WB210 with Sony Alpha a5100 Overview


Let's compare Sony Alpha a5100 with Samsung WB210. The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Sony a5100 was released in 2014, and Samsung WB210 in 2011. Alpha a5100 is newer, which is a plus. WB210 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Alpha a5100 is greater than that of WB210. The difference of 10 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Alpha a5100), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony a5100, the maximum ISO is greater by 24000. WB210 has image stabilization(Optical), Alpha a5100 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha a5100 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General Alpha a5100 WB210
Brand Sony Samsung
Model Alpha a5100 WB210
Announced August, 2014 July, 2011
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Lens
Lens Mount Sony E (NEX) fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 116 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fixed
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 1k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 179 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 3.50
Flash Modes Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 25600 1600
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 3200
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 400 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FW50
Physical
Weight 283 g 174 g
Physical Dimensions 110 x 63 x 36 mm 101 x 59 x 22 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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