Samsung WB210 vs Sony A77

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was brought out 3 months earlier than the A77 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB210 grades vs the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has 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) and the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB210 vs Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB210 versus the A77.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and A77 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and A77.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A77 will resolve extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.