Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB700 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB700 scores vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 provides external measurements 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) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB700 against the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and WB850F is 98 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WB700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.