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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70

Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung WB700
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX70

 WB700 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB700

 WX70 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2012December 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX70

 WB700 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony WX70
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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