Samsung WB700 vs Sony TF1

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB700 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was announced 3 years before the TF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB700 scores vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 provides exterior measurements 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) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB700 compared to the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and TF1 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and TF1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.