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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX30

 WB700 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB700

 WX30 WB700 
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX30

 WB700 WX30 
AnnouncedDecember 2010July 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony WX30
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
38
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony WX30
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-12-28 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 - 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $259