Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68
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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 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
- Released December 2010
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB700 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Sony A68
WB700 | A68 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung WB700
A68 | WB700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | November 2015 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 59 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB700 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung WB700 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |