Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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64 Imaging
48 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Announced July 2006
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
- New Model is Sony A550

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

The WB750 was unveiled 5 years after the A100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB750 scores versus the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A100
WB750 | A100 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | July 2006 | Newer by 62 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung WB750
A100 | WB750 |
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Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A100
WB750 | A100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB750 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB750 compared to the A100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and A100.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB750 will show greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB750 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-09-01 | 2006-07-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
Flash settings | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 638 grams (1.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $339 | $1,000 |