Samsung WB30F vs Sony A700

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB30F versus Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was released 5 years after the A700 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB30F grades versus the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony A700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB30F against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and A700.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB30F will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WB30F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.