Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX99

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB210 was manufactured 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB210 scores versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 offers outside dimensions 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 against the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB210 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.