Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was announced 4 years after the WB700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB700
SX610 HS | WB700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX610 HS
WB700 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB700
SX610 HS | WB700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the WB700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and WB700.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $214 | $300 |