Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The WB50F was launched 4 years prior to the A9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB50F matches up versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has external 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) whilst the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB50F compared to the A9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A9 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A9 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WB50F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.