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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB750 was brought out 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB750 scores vs the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony HX99

 WB750 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung WB750

 HX99 WB750 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2011Newer by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony HX99

 WB750 HX99 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 has external 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) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB750 compared to the HX99.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and HX99.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will give you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB750 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography features
Sony HX99 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (242g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
Sony HX99 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
Sony HX99 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery power (360 shots)
lighter than others in class (242g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX99 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization
good resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
76
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony HX99
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-01 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4096 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting 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
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 242g (0.53 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures
Battery form - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $339 $469