Samsung WB700

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    Highlights

    • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Samsung WB700 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from [] to []. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution.

    Samsung WB700 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Samsung WB series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Samsung WB series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    		January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB1100F
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    		January
    2014    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB350F
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    		January
    2014    		 16.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB50F
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    		January
    2014    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB35F
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    		January
    2014    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB800F
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    		January
    2013    		 16.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB250F
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    		January
    2013    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB30F
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    		January
    2013    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB850F
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    		January
    2012    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB150F
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    		January
    2012    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB750
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    		September
    2011    		 12.5 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung WB210
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    		July
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    1k dot
    Touchscreen
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    2010    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 [] Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung WB2200F vs WB1100F vs WB350F vs WB50F vs WB35F vs WB800F.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung WB700.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Built-in Flash

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Samsung WB700 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 614k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Samsung WB700 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung WB700.

    Samsung WB150F
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Samsung WB750
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.5 MP

    Samsung WB35F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Samsung WB50F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Samsung WB1100F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Samsung WB30F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Samsung WB250F
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Samsung WB800F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.3 MP

    Samsung WB850F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Samsung WB350F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.3 MP

    Samsung WB2200F
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Samsung WB210
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Samsung WB700 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Samsung WB700's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.


    Flash

    Samsung WB700 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 22 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.87"). It weighs [], so it is a lightweight camera.

    100 mm (3.94")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    59 mm (2.32")

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    22 mm (0.87")

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    Samsung WB700 dimensions

    Samsung WB700 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung WB700 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Samsung WB700 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    42

    Samsung WB700 gets a score of 42 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Samsung WB700 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    POOR
    47

    Samsung WB700 gets a score of 47 and is POOR choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    POOR
    45

    Samsung WB700 gets a score of 45 and is POOR choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Travel Photography

    BAD
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    Samsung WB700 gets a score of 20 and is BAD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Samsung WB700 Evaluation

    We evaluate Samsung WB700 and give score of 34 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Samsung WB700 a score of 43 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel

    Photo

    BAD
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    We give Samsung WB700 a score of 36 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Samsung WB700 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    BAD
    0

    We give Samsung WB700 a score of 0 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Samsung WB700 a score of 55 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    48

    We give Samsung WB700 a score of 48 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    BAD
    29

    We give Samsung WB700 a score of 29 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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