Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB50F and Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB50F was introduced 17 months before the A7R II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB50F matches up vs the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F has external dimensions 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 A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Samsung WB50F and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F vs the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A7R II is 92 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and A7R II.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB50F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will render more detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WB50F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.