Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony W650
WB700 | W650 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB700
W650 | WB700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | December 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony W650
WB700 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Samsung WB700 and Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and W650 is 98 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |