Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58 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
- Introduced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB750 and Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A58 (20MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The WB750 was released 3 years before the A58 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB750 matches up vs the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A58
WB750 | A58 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung WB750
A58 | WB750 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A58
WB750 | A58 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 has got 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) while the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB750 and Sony A58 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WB750 against the A58.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and A58 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB750 and A58.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB750 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A58 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged WB750 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB750 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-09-01 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 492g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $339 | $645 |