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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was announced at a similar time to the HX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB750 matches up versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony HX100V

					

					

						
 WB750 HX100V 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB750

					

					

						
 HX100V WB750 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX100V

					

					

						
 WB750 HX100V 
RevealedSeptember 2011October 2011Same generation
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB750 and the HX100V.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and HX100V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.

						Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
41
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
39
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
50
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
51
 incredible zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
 excellent zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
69
 lighter than competitors in class (193g)
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (432mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (27mm)
 long zoom (810mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (577g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
48
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
47
 focusing manually
 really wide (27mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
25
 really wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony HX100V
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-01 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4096 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 12.70 m
Flash options On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $339 $429