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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced December 2010
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was released 6 months before the HX7V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB700 grades versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony HX7V

 WB700 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB700

 HX7V WB700 
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony HX7V

 WB700 HX7V 
ReleasedDecember 2010July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 provides 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB700 versus the HX7V.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and HX7V is 98 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and HX7V.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX7V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB700
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB700
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-12-28 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $499