Samsung WB210 vs Sony W730

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was revealed 17 months prior to the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB210 grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB210 versus the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and W730.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W730 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be behind in sensor technology.