Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB700 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB700 scores versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX300
WB700 | WX300 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung WB700
WX300 | WB700 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX300
WB700 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB700 compared to the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and WX300 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and WX300.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-12-28 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $330 |