Samsung WB700 vs Sony A6100

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung WB700 vs Sony A6100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WB700 was introduced 9 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB700 matches up versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Samsung WB700 vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB700 against the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and A6100 is 98 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and A6100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB700 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6100 will give you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.