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Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

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
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung WB850F

 WB700 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung WB700

 WB850F WB700 
ReleasedJanuary 2012December 2010More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Samsung WB850F

 WB700 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution614k614kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (250g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung WB700Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB700 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-12-28 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $599