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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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 NX mini vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB50F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was released 3 months after the WB50F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX mini matches up versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung WB50F

 NX mini WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX mini

 WB50F NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB50F

 NX mini WB50F 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini features outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX mini and the WB50F.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WB50F.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than average (196g)
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery pack (650 shots)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
76
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than average (196g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than average (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung NX miniSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung WB50F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-03-19 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Available lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 life 650 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $530 $180