Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7 II

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A7 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WB50F was unveiled 10 months prior to the A7 II so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB50F grades vs the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F provides 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) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F vs the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A7 II is 92 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A7 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WB50F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.