Reasons to choose ST5500
Released in 2010, ST5500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 156 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ST5500
vs Samsung WB210
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ST550028 mm²
WB210- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ST5500 and WB210 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ST5500MetricWB210
14.2 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.42 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
49.9 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
156 gWeight174 g
microSDStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion SLB-11A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The ST5500 and WB210 have the same sensor area. The ST5500 has the lighter body. The ST5500 has the higher effective resolution. The WB210 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose WB210
Released in 2011, WB210 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 174 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.