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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched December 2010
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX300

 WB700 WX300 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung WB700

 WX300 WB700 
IntroducedFebruary 2013December 2010More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX300

 WB700 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (166g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB700
Vlogging with Sony WX300
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony WX300
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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