Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX80

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB210 matches up against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB210 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB210 against the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and HX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.