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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 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
  • Launched September 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was brought out 21 months after the W380 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB750 grades against the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W380

 WB750 W380 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung WB750

 W380 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W380

 WB750 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 offers outside 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 W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WB750 and the W380.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and W380.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W380 to produce greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern WB750 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sony W380
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (13MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB750
Travel photography with Sony W380
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W380
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4096 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.80 m
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $339 $44