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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was unveiled 2 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB750 grades versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony HX7V

 WB750 HX7V 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB750

 HX7V WB750 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX7V

 WB750 HX7V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB750 and the HX7V.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to deliver greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB750
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4096 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.80 m
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $339 $499