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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 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
  • Introduced December 2010
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A35
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB700 was released 5 months later than the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB700 matches up vs the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A33

 WB700 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB700

 A33 WB700 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A33

 WB700 A33 
IntroducedDecember 2010August 2010Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WB700 compared to the A33.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and A33 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and A33.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The WB700 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
Sony A33 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography factors
Sony A33 Sports photography factors
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB700
Travel photography with Sony A33
70
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
Landscape photography with Sony A33
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony A33
 Samsung WB700Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-12-28 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 500g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $230