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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the WB750 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WB750 was manufactured 12 months before the NEX-5R which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB750 scores against the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony NEX-5R

 WB750 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung WB750

 NEX-5R WB750 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2011More modern by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony NEX-5R

 WB750 NEX-5R 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB750 has got physical measurements 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 NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WB750 vs the NEX-5R.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB750 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5R will provide more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged WB750 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5R Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
31
touchscreen functionality
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung WB750Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-09-01 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
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 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.43 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $339 $750