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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Announced December 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB700 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was introduced 12 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB700 grades vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony S2100

 WB700 S2100 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB700

 S2100 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony S2100

 WB700 S2100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB700 versus the S2100.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and S2100 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and S2100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
27
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony S2100
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $0