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Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB750 versus Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB750 was revealed 2 years after the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB750 grades against the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony S950

 WB750 S950 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung WB750

 S950 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony S950

 WB750 S950 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB750 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB750 versus the S950.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and S950.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB750 to show greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent WB750 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sony S950
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (193g)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
Landscape photography with Sony S950
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
9
no video
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony S950
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4096 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $339 $130