Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the WB700 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was launched 19 months before the NEX-F3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB700 scores against the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB700 against the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and NEX-F3 is 98 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.