Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB50F

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was brought out 9 months later than the WB50F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX1 grades vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 features external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1 against the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and WB50F is 66 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger NX1 should have an edge in sensor technology.