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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The WB50F was revealed 7 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB50F matches up versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A7c

 WB50F A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung WB50F

 A7c WB50F 
IntroducedSeptember 2020January 2014Fresher by 81 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A7c

 WB50F A7c 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F has outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F vs the A7c.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A7c is 92 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and A7c.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB50F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7c will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
Sony A7c Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
87
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (740 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (207g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
86
good battery (740 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
Sony A7c Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A7c
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha A7c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2020-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $1,800