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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB700 versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was introduced 12 months after the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB700 grades versus the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W380

 WB700 W380 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung WB700

 W380 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W380

 WB700 W380 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 has physical 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) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB700 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB700 and the W380.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and W380 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and W380.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony W380
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony W380
70
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony W380
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB700
Vlogging with Sony W380
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W380
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-12-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 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 friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $44