Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung WB50F

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 20 months before the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1000 matches up against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing 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 NX1000 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX1000 against the WB50F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.