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Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Olympus XZ-1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2011
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 XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and WB700 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was launched around the same time to the WB700 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Samsung WB700

 XZ-1 WB700 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus XZ-1

 WB700 XZ-1 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB700

 XZ-1 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution614k614kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-1 versus the WB700.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and WB700.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
45
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (275 grams)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery (320 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery (320 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (275 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (320 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (275g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus XZ-1Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus XZ-1 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-26 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3664 x 2752 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 275 grams (0.61 lb) -
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 34 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 117 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
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