Samsung WB750 vs Sony A500

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung WB750 and Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very close but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB750 was revealed 2 years after the A500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB750 scores against the A500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys external dimensions 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 A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB750 and Sony A500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB750 versus the A500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A500 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and A500.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB750 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent WB750 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.