Samsung WB700 vs Sony W230

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung WB700 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was introduced 23 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB700 matches up vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 provides outer 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) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB700 versus the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and W230 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and W230.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger WB700 provides an edge in sensor innovation.