Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB750 was announced 4 years before the A7 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB750 grades versus the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB750 and the A7 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A7 II is 93 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and A7 II.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 II will show more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB750 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.