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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Revealed December 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB700 was launched 17 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB700 scores vs the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX1

 WB700 WX1 
AnnouncedDecember 2010August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB700

 WX1 WB700 

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX1

 WB700 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 offers outer 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB700 vs the WX1.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and WX1 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and WX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB700 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB700 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WB700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony WX1
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $149