Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX200V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was introduced 9 months before the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB210 scores vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 enjoys 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB210 against the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.