Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
41
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung WB750 and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB750 was introduced 8 months after the W530 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB750 matches up against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W530
WB750 | W530 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung WB750
W530 | WB750 |
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Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W530
WB750 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB750 has external 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Samsung WB750 and Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB750 against the W530.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and W530.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to provide extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger WB750 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB750 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-09-01 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $339 | $269 |