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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB700 grades vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W620

 WB700 W620 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB700

 W620 WB700 
ReleasedJanuary 2012December 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W620

 WB700 W620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 enjoys outside measurements 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB700 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB700 vs the W620.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and W620 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and W620.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged WB700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB700
Street photography with Sony W620
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
70
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony W620
38
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W620
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-12-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $102