Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7S III

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WB50F was brought out 7 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB50F grades against the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha A7S III. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F provides physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB50F against the A7S III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A7S III is 92 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A7S III.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB50F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB50F will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WB50F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.