Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was revealed 5 years before the HX80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB750 scores against the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB750 vs the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and HX80.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX80 to give you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older WB750 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.