Samsung WB750 vs Sony A37

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.