Samsung WB750 vs Sony A550

Below is a complete review of the Samsung WB750 and Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very well matched but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WB750 was revealed 22 months later than the A550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB750 grades versus the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB750 and Sony A550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB750 against the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and A550 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and A550.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB750 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A550 will give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB750 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.