Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The WB210 was released 24 months earlier than the TX30 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB210 scores vs the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB210 versus the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and TX30.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.