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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy NX was launched 6 months before the WB50F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung WB50F

 Galaxy NX WB50F 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WB50F Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB50F

 Galaxy NX WB50F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the WB50F.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and WB50F is 82 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and WB50F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
68
good battery (440 per charge)
provides focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung WB50F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,300 $180