Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX10

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB210 and Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB210 matches up vs the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features 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 RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB210 and Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 and the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and RX10 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and RX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB210 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.