Samsung WB750 vs Sony W570

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB750 and Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was revealed 8 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB750 scores against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 has 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) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB750 compared to the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and W570.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to show greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent WB750 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.