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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A9
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was released 6 years prior to the A9 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB50F grades versus the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A9 II

 WB50F A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Samsung WB50F

 A9 II WB50F 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2014More recent by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kSharper screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A9 II

 WB50F A9 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F has got external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB50F against the A9 II.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A9 II is 92 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 II will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography details
Sony A9 II Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
Sony A9 II Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery pack (690 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (690 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony A9 II Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A9 II
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2019-10-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 690 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Price at release $180 $4,498