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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB700 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB700 matches up against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony HX400V

 WB700 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB700

 HX400V WB700 
LaunchedFebruary 2014December 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX400V

 WB700 HX400V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB700 compared to the HX400V.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and HX400V is 98 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
70
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony HX400V
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-12-28 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings - Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $448