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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 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
  • Launched September 2011
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WB750 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WB750 was released within a month of the NEX-C3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB750 grades versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony NEX-C3

 WB750 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung WB750

 NEX-C3 WB750 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony NEX-C3

 WB750 NEX-C3 
RevealedSeptember 2011August 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 enjoys outside measurements 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 NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB750 versus the NEX-C3.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and NEX-C3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB750 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung WB750Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-09-01 2011-08-22
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4096 x 3072 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $339 $343