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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A7R II

 WB50F A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung WB50F

 A7R II WB50F 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A7R II

 WB50F A7R II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
manual focus
MP count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
weather sealing
MP count fantastic (42MP)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
Sony A7R II Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A7R II
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $2,913