Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB210

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WB210 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 18 months later than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and WB210 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and WB210.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB210 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.