Samsung WB210 vs Sony H300

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB210 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out 3 years before the H300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB210 matches up vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB210 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB210 compared to the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and H300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older WB210 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.