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Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Launched December 2010
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was introduced 9 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB700 scores versus the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony RX100 VII

 WB700 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung WB700

 RX100 VII WB700 
ReleasedJuly 2019December 2010More recent by 104 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony RX100 VII

 WB700 RX100 VII 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 features outer 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) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB700 vs the RX100 VII.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and RX100 VII is 98 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and RX100 VII.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB700 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
70
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (302g)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
bad battery life (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography details
38
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
81
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than others in class (302g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2019-07-25
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 302 grams (0.67 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $1,298