Samsung WB750 vs Sony A55

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB750 versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The WB750 was revealed 13 months later than the A55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB750 matches up versus the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB750 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB750 against the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and A55 is 93 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and A55.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB750 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A55 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WB750 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.