Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB700 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty similar but the WB700 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was revealed 3 years before the NEX-3N and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB700 matches up versus the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 has physical measurements 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 NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB700 and Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB700 against the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and NEX-3N is 98 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB700 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.