Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony NEX-5R
WB750 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung WB750
NEX-5R | WB750 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony NEX-5R
WB750 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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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 |