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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung WB700 and Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB700 was brought out 23 months after the T900 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB700 matches up against the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony T900

 WB700 T900 
IntroducedDecember 2010February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB700

 T900 WB700 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony T900

 WB700 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB700 and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB700 vs the T900.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and T900 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and T900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WB700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony T900
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony T900
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
70
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony T900
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-12-28 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 - 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $300