Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB210 grades vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB210 compared to the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be behind in sensor innovation.