Samsung WB210 vs Sony A700

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB210 and Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was announced 3 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB210 grades against the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

See the Samsung WB210 and Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB210 vs the A700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and A700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB210 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB210 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB210 will have a benefit in sensor tech.