Samsung WB700 vs Sony QX30

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB700 vs Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was announced 4 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB700 scores versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB700 vs Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB700 vs the QX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and QX30 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and QX30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony QX30 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.