Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX5

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The WB750 was brought out 15 months later than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB750 matches up against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB750 and the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and HX5.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB750 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB750 will provide more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB750 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.