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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB750 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB750 matches up vs the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony HX90V

 WB750 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB750

 HX90V WB750 
LaunchedApril 2015September 2011Newer by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX90V

 WB750 HX90V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB750 compared to the HX90V.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and HX90V.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to provide you with greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB750 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
41
manual focus
good MP (13MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
good MP (13MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no microphone support
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-01 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4096 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $339 $440