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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was launched 20 months earlier than the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB750 matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony HX50V

 WB750 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung WB750

 HX50V WB750 
IntroducedApril 2013September 2011More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX50V

 WB750 HX50V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 provides outside measurements 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WB750 vs the HX50V.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and HX50V.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older WB750 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (13MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (272 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (272g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-01 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4096 x 3072 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $339 $439