Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was introduced 6 months prior to the WX30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB700 matches up against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB700 vs the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and WX30 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.