Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB210 and Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The WB210 was manufactured 14 months later than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB210 grades vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB210 against the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB210 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB210 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WB210 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.