Samsung WB210 vs Sony A99 II

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB210 versus Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WB210 was introduced 6 years before the A99 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB210 scores against the A99 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB210 versus Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB210 versus the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A99 II is 94 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and A99 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB210 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 II will give you extra detail using its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.