Samsung WB210 vs Sony A55

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung WB210 and Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the WB210 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was unveiled 11 months after the A55 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB210 scores versus the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB210 and Sony A55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB210 and the A55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A55 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and A55.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB210 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A55 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent WB210 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.