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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB750 and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was brought out 2 years after the W230 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB750 scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W230

 WB750 W230 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung WB750

 W230 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W230

 WB750 W230 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB750 against the W230.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to offer you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern WB750 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (193g)
decent megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
Landscape photography with Sony W230
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W230
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-01 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $339 $180