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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was unveiled 17 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB700 scores against the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony TX1

 WB700 TX1 
ReleasedDecember 2010August 2009More recent by 17 months
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung WB700

 TX1 WB700 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX1

 WB700 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB700 and the TX1.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and TX1 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and TX1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB700 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern WB700 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony TX1
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony TX1
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-12-28 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
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