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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was introduced 2 years after the W290 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB750 scores against the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W290

 WB750 W290 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung WB750

 W290 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W290

 WB750 W290 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB750 against the W290.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and W290.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB750 to resolve more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern WB750 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
Sony W290 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB750
Street photography with Sony W290
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
Sony W290 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
Sony W290 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
Sony W290 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
Sony W290 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W290
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4096 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $339 $230