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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced December 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung WB700 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was announced 24 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB700 scores against the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony S930

 WB700 S930 
IntroducedDecember 2010January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution614k112kCrisper display (+502k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB700

 S930 WB700 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony S930

 WB700 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB700 compared to the S930.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and S930 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and S930.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB700 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WB700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB700
Sports photography with Sony S930
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony S930
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-12-28 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $219