Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung WB50F
Galaxy NX | WB50F | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WB50F | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB50F
Galaxy NX | WB50F | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |