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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7000
Samsung WB700
(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
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WB700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7000 grades versus the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung WB700

 7000 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus 7000

 WB700 7000 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB700

 7000 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 versus the WB700.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and WB700.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB700 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Samsung WB700 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus Stylus 7000Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Samsung WB700
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 50 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $300