Samsung WB700 vs Sony a1

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was manufactured 11 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB700 grades versus the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 features outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB700 compared to the a1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and a1 is 98 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and a1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB700 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony a1 will result in more detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WB700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.