Samsung WB750 vs Sony W510

The following is a complete review of the Samsung WB750 versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was manufactured 8 months after the W510 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB750 scores against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB750 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB750 versus the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and W510.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB750 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.