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Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Sony a5000
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony a5100

 WB700 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung WB700

 a5100 WB700 
ReleasedAugust 2014December 2010More recent by 44 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony a5100

 WB700 a5100 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
Sony a5100 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
Sony a5100 Sports photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
has touch focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony a5100
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
Sony a5100 Vlogging factors
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony a5100
 Samsung WB700Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-12-28 2014-08-17
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $448