Samsung WB700 vs Sony A390

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung WB700 and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB700 was manufactured 6 months after the A390 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB700 scores versus the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 comes with exterior dimensions 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) and the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB700 and Sony A390 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB700 versus the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and A390 is 98 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and A390.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WB700 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging.