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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A7S III

 WB210 A7S III 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung WB210

 A7S III WB210 
RevealedJuly 2020July 2011Newer by 109 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1kCrisper screen (+1439k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S III

 WB210 A7S III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

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

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S III Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sony A7S III
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
Sony A7S III Travel photography information
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
better than average battery (600 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
Sony A7S III Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sony A7S III
 Samsung WB210Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB210 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-19 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 699 gr (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
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 Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $279 $3,499