Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350
98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung WB700 and Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB700 was announced 12 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB700 grades vs the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W350
WB700 | W350 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB700
W350 | WB700 |
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Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W350
WB700 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB700 and Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB700 compared to the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and W350 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and W350.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WB700 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $200 |