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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced December 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was introduced 6 months before the TX55 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB700 matches up against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony TX55

 WB700 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB700

 TX55 WB700 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k614kSharper display (+616k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX55

 WB700 TX55 
IntroducedDecember 2010July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB700 versus the TX55.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and TX55 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and TX55.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony TX55
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony TX55
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
good battery power (250 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony TX55
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2011-07-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 614k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
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