Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GX-10 was unveiled 8 years before the WB50F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX-10 grades vs the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 comes with physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 versus the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and WB50F is 59 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and WB50F.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.