Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was announced 3 years earlier than the A7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB210 scores vs the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB210 compared to the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and A7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB210 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.