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Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB750 and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB750 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB750 matches up against the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony WX50

 WB750 WX50 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB750

 WX50 WB750 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony WX50

 WB750 WX50 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 features outside measurements 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB750 versus the WX50.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and WX50.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to produce more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony WX50
 Samsung WB750Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB750 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-01 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4096 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $339 $250