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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB210 was introduced 3 years before the A7R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB210 grades versus the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A7R

 WB210 A7R 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung WB210

 A7R WB210 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k1kClearer screen (+1229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7R

 WB210 A7R 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB210 and the A7R.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A7R is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and A7R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB210 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will provide you with more detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
84
manual focus
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others (465 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
Sony A7R Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than others (465 grams)
weather sealing
excellent megapixels (36MP)
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
36
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than others (465g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony A7R
 Samsung WB210Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 465 gr (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $1,898