Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A33
WB700 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB700
A33 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A33
WB700 | A33 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and A33 is 98 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |