Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung WB750 and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB750 was launched 7 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB750 matches up against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB750 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 provides exterior 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 RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB750 and Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB750 versus the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB750 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WB750 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.