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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WB210 was introduced 9 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB210 grades versus the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A7R IV

 WB210 A7R IV 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung WB210

 A7R IV WB210 
ReleasedJuly 2019July 2011More modern by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1kCrisper display (+1439k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7R IV

 WB210 A7R IV 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 has physical dimensions 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 IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB210 vs the A7R IV.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and A7R IV.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB210 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will render greater detail using its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
88
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography features
Sony A7R IV Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (670 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
71
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
good battery power (670 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung WB210Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 102800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Launch pricing $279 $3,498