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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST90 scores against the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung WB50F

 ST90 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung ST90

 WB50F ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB50F

 ST90 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST90 and the WB50F.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and WB50F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung ST90Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST90 Samsung WB50F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $180