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Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Launched December 2010
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Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung WB50F and Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was unveiled 3 years after the WB700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB50F grades vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung WB700

 WB50F WB700 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2010Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung WB50F

 WB700 WB50F 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Samsung WB700

 WB50F WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F features physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F and the WB700.

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and WB700.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB50F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Samsung WB700
 Samsung WB50FSamsung WB700
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB50F Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A -
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $300