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.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung WB210
vs Samsung WB5500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
WB21028 mm²
WB5500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The WB210 and WB5500 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
WB210MetricWB5500
14 MPEffective pixels13.8 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.43 µmPixel pitch1.44 µm
2.03 µm²Pixel area2.06 µm²
49.19 MP/cm²Pixel density48.49 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
174 gWeight455 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion SLB-11A 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 WB210 and WB5500 have the same sensor area. The WB210 has the lighter body. The WB210 has the higher effective resolution. The WB210 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose WB5500
Released in 2010, WB5500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 13.8 MP effective resolution, and a 455 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.