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Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The WB750 was unveiled 19 months after the TX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB750 scores versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony TX5

 WB750 TX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung WB750

 TX5 WB750 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony TX5

 WB750 TX5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB750 against the TX5.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and TX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB750 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB750 will give more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WB750 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
good resolution (13MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography details
Sony TX5 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB750
Travel photography with Sony TX5
69
lighter than competition (193g)
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging advice
Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony TX5
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-09-01 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4096 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.90 m
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $339 $239