Samsung WB750 vs Sony A380

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The WB750 was announced 2 years after the A380 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB750 scores versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB750 versus the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and A380.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB750 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A380 will deliver greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB750 provides an advantage in sensor tech.