Samsung WB210 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB210 and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the WB210 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WB210 was announced around the same time to the NEX-C3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB210 grades against the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 offers external 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 NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB210 and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB210 vs the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB210 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.