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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(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
Sony A580
(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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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Overview

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.

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The 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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A580

 WB750 A580 
IntroducedSeptember 2011May 2011Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
Sony A580 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
Sony A580 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB750
Travel photography with Sony A580
69
lighter than competition (193g)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A580 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sony A580
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony A580
 Samsung WB750Sony 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