Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony H50
WB1100F | H50 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 61 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB1100F
H50 | WB1100F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony H50
WB1100F | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony H50 Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |