Samsung WB750 vs Sony A6000

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB750 was launched 3 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB750 grades against the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB750 & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 has exterior 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB750 and the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and A6000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and A6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB750 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WB750 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.