Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Samsung WB700 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB700 was released 20 months later than the H20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB700 scores against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony H20
WB700 | H20 | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB700
H20 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony H20
WB700 | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 provides external 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) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB700 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB700 and the H20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and H20 is 98 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and H20.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB700 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer WB700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-12-28 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $249 |