Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX1

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB700 was brought out 21 months after the HX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB700 matches up against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB700 compared to the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and HX1 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and HX1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB700 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB700 will result in extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WB700 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.