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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A380

 WB700 A380 
ReleasedDecember 2010August 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung WB700

 A380 WB700 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A380

 WB700 A380 
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).

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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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony A380
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
Sony A380 Sports photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony A380
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
Sony A380 Landscape photography info
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB700
Vlogging with Sony A380
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
9
no video
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony A380
 Samsung WB700Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
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