Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the WB700 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB700 was introduced 7 months after the NEX-3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB700 grades vs the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 has got outer dimensions 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 NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB700 compared to the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and NEX-3 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and NEX-3.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The WB700 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more modern WB700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.