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Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The WB750 was launched 22 months earlier than the RX1R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB750 grades against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony RX1R

 WB750 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung WB750

 RX1R WB750 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2011Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony RX1R

 WB750 RX1R 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB750 against the RX1R.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB750 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WB750 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
82
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB750
Street photography with Sony RX1R
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
Sony RX1R Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (193g)
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2013-06-26
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4096 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $339 $2,798