Samsung WB50F vs Sony A300

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was launched 6 years after the A300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB50F grades against the A300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F offers 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) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB50F compared to the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A300.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB50F will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB50F should have an advantage in sensor tech.