Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX300

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB700 grades vs the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 features exterior dimensions 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) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB700 against the HX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and HX300 is 98 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and HX300.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.