Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The WB700 was manufactured 7 months after the HX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB700 grades against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 has external 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB700 and the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and HX5 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and HX5.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB700 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB700 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer WB700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.