Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
41
64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
66
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 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
- Released September 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Old Model is Sony A100
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively close but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB750 was unveiled 4 months after the A580 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB750 scores vs the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A580
| WB750 | A580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung WB750
| A580 | WB750 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A580
| WB750 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | May 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB750 compared to the A580.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and A580.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB750 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A580 will render more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2011-09-01 | 2011-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 599 gr (1.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Pricing at release | $339 | $848 |