Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

The WB700 was introduced 12 months later than the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB700 matches up versus the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony TX7
WB700 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB700
TX7 | WB700 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony TX7
WB700 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB700 and the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and TX7 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and TX7.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB700 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB700 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent WB700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $300 |