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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 3 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung WB700

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB700 
ReleasedJanuary 2014December 2010More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper screen (+423k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WB700 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB700

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the WB700.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (283g)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competitors (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB700
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-02 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lb) -
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $300