Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB210

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 3 years before the WB210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SL30 scores against the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL30 versus the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and WB210.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.