Samsung WB700 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB700 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WB700 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the WB700 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WB700 was announced 10 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB700 scores against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 provides external 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 ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB700 against the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and ZV-1 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB700 and ZV-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB700 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older WB700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.