Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung WB210

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was introduced 10 months later than the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX1000 grades vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 against the WB210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and WB210.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1000 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.