Samsung WB700 vs Sony W530

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB700 and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was brought out very close to the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB700 grades versus the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 and Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB700 and the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and W530 is 98 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and W530.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.