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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68

Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Samsung WB700 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 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
  • Released December 2010
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WB700 was announced 5 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB700 scores versus the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A68

 WB700 A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung WB700

 A68 WB700 
LaunchedNovember 2015December 2010More recent by 59 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB700 and Sony A68

 WB700 A68 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB700 versus the A68.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and A68 is 98 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and A68.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB700 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will render extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older WB700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (510 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A68 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery power (510 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
Sony A68 Vlogging factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB700 and Sony A68
 Samsung WB700Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB700 Sony SLT-A68
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-12-28 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 610 gr (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $581