Samsung WB750 vs Sony A99
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A99 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)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced December 2012
- Superseded the Sony A900
- Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB750 vs Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB750 (13MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WB750 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe WB750 was introduced 15 months earlier than the A99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB750 scores versus the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB750 & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony A99
| WB750 | A99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung WB750
| A99 | WB750 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2012 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony A99
| WB750 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 enjoys external dimensions 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 A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB750 against the A99.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and A99.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB750 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 will deliver greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WB750 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Samsung WB750 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB750 | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-09-01 | 2012-12-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 19 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | no built-in flash |
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 812g (1.79 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | 2 |
| Price at launch | $339 | $1,998 |
