Samsung WB700 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A7S III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly well matched but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was introduced 10 years before the A7S III and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB700 matches up against the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB700 and the A7S III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and A7S III is 98 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A7S III.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB700 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB700 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.