Samsung WB210 vs Sony A6000

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB210 was revealed 3 years prior to the A6000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB210 scores against the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB210 against the A6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and A6000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and A6000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB210 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WB210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.