Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 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
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB700 and Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

The WB700 was released 17 months after the A380 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB700 matches up vs the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A380
WB700 | A380 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung WB700
A380 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A380
WB700 | A380 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 provides physical 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 A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB700 and Sony A380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB700 versus the A380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and A380 is 98 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A380.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The WB700 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger WB700 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB700 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 519 gr (1.14 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $899 |