Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was manufactured at a similar time to the A7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB50F grades vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F has got external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony A7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F and the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A7 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and A7.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB50F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.