Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was announced 14 months before the TX66 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB700 grades vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB700 vs the TX66.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and TX66 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and TX66.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.