Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony T900
WB700 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB700
T900 | WB700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony T900
WB700 | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |