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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(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
  • Released December 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was brought out 12 months after the W320 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB700 scores versus the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W320

 WB700 W320 
AnnouncedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB700

 W320 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W320

 WB700 W320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 offers external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB700 compared to the W320.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and W320 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and W320.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WB700 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony W320
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W320
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $269