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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was released 4 years after the A380 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB50F matches up versus the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A380

 WB50F A380 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung WB50F

 A380 WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A380

 WB50F A380 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F features outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB50F vs the A380.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and A380.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB50F will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB50F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony A380 Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
Sony A380 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
Sony A380 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A380
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $899