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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 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 A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was introduced 5 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB50F scores against the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A200

 WB50F A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2008Newer by 67 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung WB50F

 A200 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A200

 WB50F A200 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F has exterior 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 A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB50F and the A200.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and A200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB50F will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher WB50F provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony A200
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony A200
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
46
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony A200
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony A200 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A200
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
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 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $100