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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9

Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 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
  • Introduced December 2010
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was released 7 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB700 matches up vs the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A9

 WB700 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung WB700

 A9 WB700 
LaunchedApril 2017December 2010More modern by 76 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k614kCrisper screen (+826k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A9

 WB700 A9 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB700 compared to the A9.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and A9 is 98 and 65 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A9.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 will render more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
83
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
Sony A9 Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (650 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
good battery life (650 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 Landscape photography details
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony A9
 Samsung WB700Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Alpha A9
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-12-28 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $300 $4,498