Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB700 was revealed 4 years earlier than the a5100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB700 grades vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 provides external 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) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB700 and the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and a5100 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and a5100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB700 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older WB700 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.