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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was revealed 10 months prior to the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB750 scores vs the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony HX20V

 WB750 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung WB750

 HX20V WB750 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2011More recent by 10 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX20V

 WB750 HX20V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB750 against the HX20V.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and HX20V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WB750 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
decent MP (13MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB750
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony HX20V
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-01 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4096 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 7.10 m
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $339 $397