Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330
98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30


96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W330
WB700 | W330 | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung WB700
W330 | WB700 |
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Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W330
WB700 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |