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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was revealed at a similar time to the TX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB700 scores versus the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony TX100V

 WB700 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung WB700

 TX100V WB700 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k614kCrisper screen (+615k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX100V

 WB700 TX100V 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 provides outer dimensions 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB700 against the TX100V.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and TX100V is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and TX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX100V to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony TX100V
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-12-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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