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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 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 A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A550
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB700 was manufactured 4 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB700 grades against the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A100

 WB700 A100 
RevealedDecember 2010July 2006Newer by 54 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung WB700

 A100 WB700 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A100

 WB700 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB700 and the A100.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and A100 is 98 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and A100.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB700 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WB700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography information
Sony A100 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
Sony A100 Sports photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
Sony A100 Travel photography highlights
70
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony A100
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
Sony A100 Vlogging details
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony A100
 Samsung WB700Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-12-28 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 638g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM55H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $1,000