Samsung WB210 vs Sony WX220

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB210 and Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was brought out 3 years before the WX220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB210 matches up versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB210 versus the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and WX220.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.