Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX9

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was launched around the same time to the WX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB700 matches up against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB700 against the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and WX9 is 98 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and WX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX9 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.