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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed September 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB750 and Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was revealed 4 months earlier than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB750 matches up vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W650

 WB750 W650 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB750

 W650 WB750 

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W650

 WB750 W650 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 comes with 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) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB750 compared to the W650.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and W650.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W650 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
Portrait photography with Sony W650
41
manual focus
good MP (13MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB750
Street photography with Sony W650
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB750
Travel photography with Sony W650
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W650
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4096 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $339 $140