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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WB750 was brought out 21 months later than the A450 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB750 matches up against the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A450

 WB750 A450 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 21 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung WB750

 A450 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A450

 WB750 A450 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB750 enjoys outer measurements 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 A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB750 compared to the A450.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and A450.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB750 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A450 will offer more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher WB750 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (13MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
Sony A450 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (193g)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
good battery life (1,050 shots)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sony A450
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony A450
 Samsung WB750Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-09-01 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4096 x 3072 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $339 $1,241