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Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Announced September 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was brought out 2 months later than the TX55 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB750 grades against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony TX55

 WB750 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB750

 TX55 WB750 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony TX55

 WB750 TX55 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 comes with exterior 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB750 against the TX55.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to offer greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
41
manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
better than average battery (250 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony TX55
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-09-01 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4096 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $339 $350