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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R III
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WB210 was released 4 years prior to the A7R II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB210 scores against the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A7R II

 WB210 A7R II 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung WB210

 A7R II WB210 
IntroducedJune 2015July 2011More recent by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1kCrisper display (+1228k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7R II

 WB210 A7R II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB210 and the A7R II.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and A7R II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and A7R II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB210 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography information
Sony A7R II Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
weather proofing
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R II Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung WB210Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-19 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 grams (0.38 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery format - 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $2,913