Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close but the WB750 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB750 was introduced 16 months after the NEX-3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB750 scores vs the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB750 against the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger WB750 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.