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Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 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
  • Launched December 2010
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was released 7 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB700 matches up against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony H55

 WB700 H55 
RevealedDecember 2010June 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung WB700

 H55 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony H55

 WB700 H55 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB700 against the H55.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and H55 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony H55
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
70
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H55 Landscape photography highlights
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony H55
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $235