Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A7c
WB50F | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung WB50F
A7c | WB50F | |||
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Introduced | September 2020 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 81 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A7c
WB50F | A7c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |