Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The WB210 was introduced 23 months prior to the RX100 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB210 scores versus the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB210 vs the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and RX100 II is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and RX100 II.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB210 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.