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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very similar but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was brought out 5 months later than the A3000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB50F grades vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A3000

 WB50F A3000 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung WB50F

 A3000 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A3000

 WB50F A3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F features external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB50F against the A3000.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A3000 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and A3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB50F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony A3000
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good battery life (470 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
Sony A3000 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
26
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A3000
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha A3000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $398