Nikon S31 vs Samsung WB700

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S31 and Samsung WB700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WB700 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was announced 2 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S31 matches up against the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S31 and Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S31 against the WB700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and WB700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S31 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB700 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S31 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.