Samsung WB700 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung WB700 and Sony A6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The WB700 was announced 6 years prior to the A6500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB700 matches up versus the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 has outer measurements 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 A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB700 and Sony A6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB700 vs the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and A6500 is 98 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A6500.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB700 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6500 will offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.