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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung WB50F

 NX100 WB50F 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX100

 WB50F NX100 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 40 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB50F

 NX100 WB50F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
76
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
60
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
66
great battery pack (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (207g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (420 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
31
image stabilization
features face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung NX100Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX100 Samsung WB50F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $386 $180