Samsung WB50F vs Sony A290

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was unveiled 3 years after the A290 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB50F matches up vs the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F has got outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB50F versus the A290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A290 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A290.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB50F having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB50F will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB50F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.