Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c
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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Revealed September 2020

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB210 versus Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) have different sensor size.

The WB210 was introduced 10 years before the A7c and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB210 grades against the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sony A7c
WB210 | A7c | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung WB210
A7c | WB210 | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 111 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 1k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sony A7c
WB210 | A7c | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB210 and the A7c.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and A7c.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB210 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7c will show greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older WB210 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB210 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB210 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2020-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 122 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 509 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 740 photographs |
Battery type | - | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $1,800 |