Samsung WB750 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000
Samsung WB750 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB750 and Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB750 was revealed 4 years prior to the a5100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB750 scores against the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony a5100
WB750 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung WB750
a5100 | WB750 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | September 2011 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony a5100
WB750 | a5100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 comes with physical dimensions 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB750 and Sony a5100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB750 compared to the a5100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and a5100.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB750 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5100 will resolve more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older WB750 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB750 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-09-01 | 2014-08-17 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
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 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $339 | $448 |