Samsung WB50F vs Sony A390

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was manufactured 3 years after the A390 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB50F grades vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB50F against the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A390 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and A390.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB50F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB50F will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WB50F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.