Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor size.

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The WB700 was brought out 8 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB700 matches up against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB700 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and RX100 VA is 98 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB700 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.