Samsung WB700 vs Sony A37

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was launched 16 months prior to the A37 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB700 scores against the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 offers outer 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 A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB700 against the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and A37 is 98 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A37.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A37 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WB700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.