Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The WB750 was introduced 17 months prior to the RX1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB750 scores against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB750 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB750 vs the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and RX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB750 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WB750 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.