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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WB750 was revealed 3 years before the A7R and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB750 matches up against the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A7R

 WB750 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung WB750

 A7R WB750 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A7R

 WB750 A7R 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB750 against the A7R.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and A7R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB750 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R will give greater detail because of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older WB750 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than others (465g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
Sony A7R Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
Sony A7R Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others (465 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
Sony A7R Vlogging info
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
36
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than others (465 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony A7R
 Samsung WB750Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-09-01 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4096 x 3072 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $339 $1,898