Samsung WB210 vs Sony A450

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was brought out 19 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB210 matches up vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB210 versus the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and A450.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The WB210 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher WB210 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.