Samsung WB210 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB210 and Sony NEX-F3, one is 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-F3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB210 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was announced 13 months earlier than the NEX-F3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB210 matches up against the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB210 and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WB210 versus the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.