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Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Revealed December 2010
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was introduced 8 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB700 scores against the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony RX100 VI

 WB700 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung WB700

 RX100 VI WB700 
ReleasedJune 2018December 2010Newer by 90 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kCrisper screen (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony RX100 VI

 WB700 RX100 VI 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB700 compared to the RX100 VI.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and RX100 VI is 98 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition (301g)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging features
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
76
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (301 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 301g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $1,198