Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed December 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB700 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB700 scores vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX70
WB700 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB700
WX70 | WB700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX70
WB700 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB700 against the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and WX70 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and WX70.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WB700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-12-28 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 114 grams (0.25 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 All around 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 life | - | 240 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $242 |