Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB700 matches up against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 features exterior dimensions 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB700 and the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and HX50V is 98 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and HX50V.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.