Samsung WB50F vs Sony A350

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung WB50F and Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was launched 5 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB50F grades vs the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has got physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F versus the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and A350.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB50F featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB50F will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB50F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.