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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out very close to the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung WB50F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB50F 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WB50F Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB50F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB50F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the WB50F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB50F.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
73
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (400 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $180