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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched 24 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB700 scores vs the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony WX80

 WB700 WX80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB700

 WX80 WB700 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony WX80

 WB700 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB700 and the WX80.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and WX80 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and WX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (124g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony WX80
 Samsung WB700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $276