Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty comparable but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WB210 was unveiled 10 years before the A7S III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB210 grades vs the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB210 and the A7S III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A7S III is 94 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and A7S III.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB210 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.