Samsung WB210 vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was manufactured very close to the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB210 grades versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 offers external dimensions 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB210 vs the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and TX55.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX55 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.