Samsung WB750 vs Sony A3000

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB750 was launched 24 months prior to the A3000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB750 grades against the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB750 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB750 compared to the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and A3000.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB750 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A3000 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older WB750 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.