Samsung WB700 vs Sony A290

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A290, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very close but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was unveiled 7 months after the A290 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB700 scores versus the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 offers outer 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) while the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB700 versus the A290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and A290 is 98 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and A290.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The WB700 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern WB700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.