Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX10V

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB700 scores versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 provides external 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB700 vs the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and HX10V is 98 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and HX10V.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.