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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony TX66

 WB700 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung WB700

 TX66 WB700 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2010Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX66

 WB700 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony TX66
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
Sony TX66 Travel photography info
70
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony TX66
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $350