Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony HX400V
WB700 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB700
HX400V | WB700 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | December 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX400V
WB700 | HX400V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |