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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung WB50F

 SH100 WB50F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung SH100

 WB50F SH100 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB50F

 SH100 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SH100
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung SH100Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SH100 Samsung WB50F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $180