Samsung WB210 vs Sony QX100

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB210 and Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was revealed 3 years earlier than the QX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB210 matches up versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB210 and Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB210 and the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and QX100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB210 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.