Samsung WB700 vs Sony A55

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB700 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was unveiled 5 months after the A55 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB700 scores vs the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB700 vs the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and A55 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and A55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A55 will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.