Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB210

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was released 3 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX1 matches up vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1 vs the WB210.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and WB210 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have an edge in sensor technology.