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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was revealed 3 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX3000 grades against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB700

 NX3000 WB700 
RevealedMay 2014December 2010More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung NX3000

 WB700 NX3000 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB700

 NX3000 WB700 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 and the WB700.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and WB700 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and WB700.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer NX3000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Samsung WB700
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
MP count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
70
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
34
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB700
 Samsung NX3000Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX3000 Samsung WB700
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-05-26 2010-12-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $897 $300