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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42
Samsung WB750 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A700
  • Successor is Sony A77 II
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WB750 was manufactured very close to the A77 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB750 scores versus the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A77

 WB750 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung WB750

 A77 WB750 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A77

 WB750 A77 
ReleasedSeptember 2011October 2011Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB750 vs the A77.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and A77 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB750 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB750
Street photography with Sony A77
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB750 Sports photography info
Sony A77 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
Sony A77 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
Sony A77 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB750 and Sony A77
 Samsung WB750Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB750 Sony SLT-A77
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-09-01 2011-10-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4096 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 732 grams (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $339 $900