Samsung WB210 vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung WB210 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB210 matches up against the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Samsung WB210 and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB210 compared to the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and RX1R II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB210 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.