Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony TX20
WB700 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB700
TX20 | WB700 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX20
WB700 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |