Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX50
WB700 | WX50 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB700
WX50 | WB700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX50
WB700 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |