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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was unveiled 5 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB1100F matches up versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony H50

 WB1100F H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB1100F

 H50 WB1100F 

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H50

 WB1100F H50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB1100F compared to the H50.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and H50.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to resolve extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB1100F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (512g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
44
built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
Sony H50 Vlogging features
23
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony H50
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 512 gr (1.13 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $80