Samsung WB700 vs Sony A350

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung WB700 vs Sony A350, former being 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 A350 (14MP) is very comparable but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB700 was launched 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB700 scores versus the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 has outer 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) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB700 vs the A350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and A350 is 98 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A350.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The WB700 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The newer WB700 should have a benefit in sensor tech.