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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was released 13 months prior to the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB700 grades vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX50

 WB700 WX50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB700

 WX50 WB700 
IntroducedJanuary 2012December 2010More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX50

 WB700 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 has external 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) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB700 against the WX50.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and WX50 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and WX50.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older WB700 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony WX50
70
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony WX50
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 grams (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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $250