Samsung WB700 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB700 versus Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched 6 years before the HX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB700 matches up versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 features outside dimensions 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 HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB700 versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB700 vs the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and HX80 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and HX80.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.