Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was announced 21 months after the WB700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the WB700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB700.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.