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Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The WB700 was revealed 3 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB700 matches up against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony RX1R

 WB700 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung WB700

 RX1R WB700 
LaunchedJune 2013December 2010Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution1229k614kClearer display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony RX1R

 WB700 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB700 and the RX1R.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and RX1R is 98 and 79 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and RX1R.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB700 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older WB700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
82
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
Sony RX1R Sports photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R Landscape photography highlights
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $2,798