Samsung WB50F vs Sony A450

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung WB50F and Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The WB50F was revealed 4 years later than the A450 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB50F grades versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F offers 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 A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB50F vs the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and A450.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB50F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung WB50F will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern WB50F will have an edge in sensor tech.