Samsung WB700 vs Sony S950

Below, we are looking at the Samsung WB700 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched 23 months after the S950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB700 matches up versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 comes with outer dimensions 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) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB700 and the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and S950 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and S950.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB700 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WB700 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.