Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung SH100 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH100 scores vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SH100 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 versus the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and WB50F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.