Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony A35

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB750 and Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty close but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

The WB750 was released 8 months before the A37 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB750 matches up versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A37
WB750 | A37 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung WB750
A37 | WB750 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A37
WB750 | A37 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB750 offers physical measurements 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 A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB750 and Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB750 vs the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and A37.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A37 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WB750 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB750 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-09-01 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 2.6" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 506g (1.12 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 Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $339 | $522 |