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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released September 2011
Sony W530
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W530

 WB750 W530 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung WB750

 W530 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W530

 WB750 W530 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB750
Sports photography with Sony W530
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W530
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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