Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1R

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung WB210 and Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was released 23 months prior to the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB210 grades vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB210 compared to the RX1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and RX1R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB210 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WB210 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.