Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S II

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

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.

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

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.