Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX200V

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB210 scores vs the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 has external 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB210 versus the TX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX200V to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.