Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively close but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was brought out 3 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB210 grades against the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB210 against the A7S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB210 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB210 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WB210 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.