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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 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
  • Introduced December 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was brought out 12 months later than the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB700 scores vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W370

 WB700 W370 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB700

 W370 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W370

 WB700 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB700 and the W370.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and W370 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WB700 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W370
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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