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ProductCode: samsung_wb210
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ImageURL: /files/p/products/samsung_wb210/69e52a2f06424efaa7dcfa7205f07aab.png
Name: Samsung WB210
ShortSpecs:
    - 14 megapixels
    - 3.5″ screen
    - 24 – 288 mm (12×)
ReviewScore: 66
URL: /products/samsung/compacts/samsung_wb210
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The 14MP Samsung WB210 compact superzoom features a 12x optical zoom starting at useful 24mm plus a 21mm equiv. super-wide shot mode. It offers a large touch-sensitive 3.5 inch LCD, 720p HD recording and the company's Smart Filter 2.0 special effects filters including Half Tone Dot effect, Soft Focus and Old Movie. It is also one amongst the first compact cameras from Samsung to incorporate the company's smartphones styled Smart Access UI system that allows you to drag, click and control app-styled icons, easily flip through photos, and control camera’s features including aperture and shutter speed.In our testing we have found that the WB210's touch-sensitive screen can slow operation significantly, if you try to take manual control over the same. However, the WB210 is a fairly solid performer in terms of image quality and features. Image quality across its ISO span is very good, and in terms of detail reproduction and noise levels the WB210 sits towards the top of its class. The only major issues are pronounced corner softness towards the wide end of the camera's zoom, and slightly crude noise reduction at the top of its ISO sensitivity scale. Ultimately, despite its 'lifestyle' pretensions, the WB210 is a capable camera with a lot to recommend it. If however you value manual control and quick operation, you might be disappointed by the forced reliance on its somewhat quirky touch interface.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: 21mm wide angle mode is great for landscapes. Intuitive interface is easy to navigate.
        NotSoGoodFor: Operational control is complicated by being limited to a touch-screen only interface.
        Conclusion: The WB210's touch screen-centric operation won't suit everyone, but as a point-and-shoot travelzoom it has a lot to recommend it. Image quality is competitive, and we like the 'Super Wide Shot' 21mm equivalent wideangle mode. The WB210 loses points for its sub-par images at high ISO settings and the slightly fussy, somewhat unresponsive touch interface.
    ASIN:
        - B004Z50AQA
Specs:
    Announced: Jan 5, 2011
    AperturePriority: "No"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Single
        - Touch
        - Face Detection
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: ""
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: "3200"
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: ""
    CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (1)
    DigitalZoom: Yes (5x)
    Dimensions: 101 x 59 x 22 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.87″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 14 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 3.50 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–288 mm
    Format: Motion JPEG
    GPS: None
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 with boost)
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "No"
    ManualFocus: Yes (in specific settings)
    MaxResolution: 4320 x 3240
    MaximumAperture: F2.9–5.9
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Mono
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 8 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 80 cm (31.5″)
    OpticalZoom: 12×
    OrientationSensor: ""
    OtherResolutions: 4320 x 2880, 4224 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
    RemoteControl: ""
    Resolutions: 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "66%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 20, 2011"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 1,152
    ScreenSize: 3.5″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 16 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "No"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 10MB Internal
    StorageTypes: microSC/SDHC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: ""
    TouchScreen: "Yes"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "No"
    WeightIncBatteries: 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"
    Wireless: ""
    WirelessNotes: ""