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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very close but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WB210 was brought out 5 years prior to the A7S II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB210 scores against the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A7S II

 WB210 A7S II 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung WB210

 A7S II WB210 
AnnouncedOctober 2015July 2011Newer by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1kClearer display (+1228k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S II

 WB210 A7S II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB210 and the A7S II.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and A7S II.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung WB210 will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S II Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
Sony A7S II Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (174 grams)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
49
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S II Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung WB210Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB210 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-10-12
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $2,767