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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 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
  • Released December 2010
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was brought out 23 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB700 grades vs the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W290

 WB700 W290 
ReleasedDecember 2010February 2009More modern by 23 months
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung WB700

 W290 WB700 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W290

 WB700 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 offers external 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 W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony W290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB700 versus the W290.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and W290 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and W290.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB700 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WB700 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography information
Sony W290 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
Sony W290 Sports photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
Sony W290 Vlogging advice
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W290
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-12-28 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 - 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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