Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R II

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.

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

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.

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

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.