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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The WB750 was launched 6 years before the A9 which is a fairly big difference 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 A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB750 grades versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A9

 WB750 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung WB750

 A9 WB750 
AnnouncedApril 2017September 2011Newer by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A9

 WB750 A9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB750 vs the A9.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and A9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB750 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
Sony A9 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
84
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB750
Sports photography with Sony A9
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery (650 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sony A9
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony A9
 Samsung WB750Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Alpha A9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-09-01 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $339 $4,498