Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB700

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was revealed 22 months earlier than the WB700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL30 grades versus the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 has physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL30 compared to the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB700 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.