Samsung WB750 vs Sony A57

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WB750 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB750 was introduced 12 months earlier than the A57 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB750 grades vs the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys physical measurements 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 A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A57 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB750 against the A57.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A57 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and A57.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB750 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A57 will produce more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older WB750 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.