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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Launched December 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung WB700

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB700 
LaunchedAugust 2012December 2010More modern by 21 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WB700 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution614k0kSharper screen (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB700

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Samsung WB700 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
47
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
37
relatively wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB700
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) -
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $606 $300