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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced December 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was brought out 12 months prior to the W610 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB700 matches up vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W610

 WB700 W610 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung WB700

 W610 WB700 
ReleasedJanuary 2012December 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W610

 WB700 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB700 compared to the W610.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and W610 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and W610.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged WB700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony W610
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony W610
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W610
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-12-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $200