Samsung WB50F vs Sony A100

The following is a complete review of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was manufactured 7 years after the A100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB50F matches up versus the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F has got external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB50F and the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and A100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB50F will result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WB50F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.