Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB210 matches up against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB210 vs the HX90V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WB210 will be behind in sensor technology.