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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced December 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched 12 months after the W330 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB700 matches up versus the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W330

 WB700 W330 
LaunchedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung WB700

 W330 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W330

 WB700 W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB700 against the W330.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and W330 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and W330.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer WB700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony W330
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
70
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W330
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Body design 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 Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $170