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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was introduced 10 months prior to the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung WB50F

 Galaxy Camera WB50F 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WB50F Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB50F

 Galaxy Camera WB50F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the WB50F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Galaxy Camera is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
69
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung WB50F
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $180