Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung WB700
7000 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus 7000
WB700 | 7000 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB700
7000 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |