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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched December 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB700 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched 12 months before the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB700 scores against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W650

 WB700 W650 
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB700

 W650 WB700 
IntroducedJanuary 2012December 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W650

 WB700 W650 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 has got external dimensions 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) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WB700 and the W650.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and W650 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and W650.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (124g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony W650
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $140