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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB750 matches up vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony W830

 WB750 W830 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB750

 W830 WB750 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony W830

 WB750 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB750 and the W830.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and W830 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and W830.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to show more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older WB750 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB750
Travel photography with Sony W830
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
Landscape photography with Sony W830
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony W830
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-01 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4096 x 3072 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $339 $128