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Samsung WB700 Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO -
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • Unknown continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • g. 100 x 59 x 22 mm
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    Samsung WB700 Overview

    First introduced in December 2010 , Samsung WB700 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and lens.

    Samsung WB700 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

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    Samsung WB700 Physical Specs
    Samsung WB700 weighs and has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 22 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.87″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung WB700 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 22mm, it is also quite small, 6mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung WB700, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung WB700 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Samsung WB700 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung WB700 with its main competitors:

    Samsung WB700 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs WB700 Thickness vs WB700
    Samsung WB700 Camera Samsung WB150F
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    188g 188g heavier 23mm 1mm thicker
    Samsung WB700 Camera Nikon D3000
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    536g 536g heavier 64mm 42mm thicker
    Samsung WB700 Camera Casio EX-100
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    389g 389g heavier 50mm 28mm thicker
    Samsung WB700 Camera Canon G9 X
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    209g 209g heavier 31mm 9mm thicker
    Samsung WB700 Camera Canon G9 X II
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    206g 206g heavier 31mm 9mm thicker
    Samsung WB700 Camera Panasonic ZS70
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    322g 322g heavier 41mm 19mm thicker
    Samsung WB700 Camera Samsung WB250F
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    226g 226g heavier 22mm equal thickness
    Samsung WB700 Camera Casio EX-Z29
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    125g 125g heavier 23mm 1mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Samsung WB700 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung WB700 Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung WB700 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels. WB700 has a native ISO range of - but unfortunately, Samsung WB700 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Samsung WB700 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung WB700 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung WB700's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung WB700 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Samsung WB700 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Samsung WB700 Lens

    Samsung WB700 features a zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to mm focal length on the wide end. On the other hand, with a reach of only mm, the lens acts more like a 'normal lens' rather than a telephoto.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    WB700
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    WB700
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    Providing a max aperture of f at mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    WB700
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    WB700
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average



    Samsung WB700 LCD

    Samsung WB700 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 614k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    WB700 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider (Compare) or (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Samsung WB700 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Samsung WB700 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung WB700 Camera Samsung WB150F
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    1280 x 720 shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB700 Camera Nikon D3000
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    None 500shots No No No
    Samsung WB700 Camera Casio EX-100
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    1920 x 1080 390shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB700 Camera Canon G9 X
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    1920 x 1080 220shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung WB700 Camera Canon G9 X II
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    1920 x 1080 235shots Yes Yes Yes
    Samsung WB700 Camera Panasonic ZS70
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    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB700 Camera Samsung WB250F
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Samsung WB700 Camera Casio EX-Z29
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    640 x 480 shots No No No

    Samsung WB700 Video Features

    With Samsung WB700, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 and save in and H.264 formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    WB700 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker.
    Samsung WB700 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Samsung WB700 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Samsung WB700 can shoot continuously at max speed of Unknown and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately WB700 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Samsung WB700 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung WB700 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    614k dots LCD Resolution
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Viewfinder Option
    x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 0
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    No Environmental Sealing
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    What type of Photography is Samsung WB700 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung WB700 in 5 different photography areas.
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    Samsung WB700 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung WB700 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung WB700 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Samsung WB700

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung WB700 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Samsung WB150F
    Samsung WB150F
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    Nikon D3000
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    Casio EX-100
    Casio EX-100
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    Canon G9 X
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    Canon G9 X II
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    Panasonic ZS70
    Panasonic ZS70
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    Samsung WB250F
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    Casio EX-Z29
    Casio EX-Z29
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    Samsung WB700 Alternatives in Cameras

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung WB700
    Does the Samsung WB700 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung WB700 have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung WB700 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung WB700 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung WB700?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung WB700?
    is the Samsung WB700 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung WB700 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung WB700 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung WB700?
    What is the Weight of Samsung WB700?
    What are the Dimensions of Samsung WB700?
    Samsung WB700 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung WB700
    Announced 2010-12-28
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range ()
    Max Aperture
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 614k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
    Sensor Area 27.72mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240
    Max Native ISO 0
    Min Native ISO 0
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB none
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight n/a
    Physical Dimensions 100 x 59 x 22mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer n/a
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Slots 1


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