Samsung SL620 vs Samsung WB210

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB210 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SL620 scores vs the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SL620 against the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.