Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX100 VII

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.