Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively close but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was unveiled 4 years before the WB50F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX100 grades versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 vs the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB50F will render extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.