Samsung WB700 vs Sony A7S II

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB700 and Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty well matched but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was unveiled 5 years before the A7S II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB700 scores against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 offers external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB700 and Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB700 versus the A7S II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and A7S II is 98 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A7S II.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung WB700 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.