Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WB50F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 8 months earlier than the WB50F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WB50F is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WB50F.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB50F will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.