Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB210 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 3 years before the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB210 grades versus the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 offers 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 HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB210 compared to the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and HX400V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.