Samsung WB700 vs Sony A9 II

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung WB700 and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The WB700 was announced 9 years prior to the A9 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB700 grades versus the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 offers outer 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) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB700 and Sony A9 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB700 vs the A9 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and A9 II is 98 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A9 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 II will offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be behind in sensor tech.