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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 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
  • Introduced September 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB750 and Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB750 was manufactured within a month of the A35 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB750 scores vs the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A35

 WB750 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB750

 A35 WB750 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A35

 WB750 A35 
IntroducedSeptember 2011September 2011Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 features 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) while the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB750 against the A35.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and A35 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and A35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB750 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A35 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB750
Sports photography with Sony A35
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (193g)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB750
Vlogging with Sony A35
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (415g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony A35
 Samsung WB750Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-09-01 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4096 x 3072 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
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 AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 12.00 m
Flash settings On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $339 $598