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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced December 2010
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was introduced 14 months earlier than the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB700 scores vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony TX20

 WB700 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB700

 TX20 WB700 
RevealedFebruary 2012December 2010Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX20

 WB700 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB700 against the TX20.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and TX20 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and TX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WB700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
Sony TX20 Travel photography info
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony TX20
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $330