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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Renewed by Sony A7 III
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A7 II

 WB750 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung WB750

 A7 II WB750 
AnnouncedNovember 2014September 2011Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A7 II

 WB750 A7 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

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

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 II Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
good resolution (13MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
83
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
Sony A7 II Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
low battery (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 II Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
Sony A7 II Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung WB750Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-09-01 2014-11-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4096 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $339 $1,456