Samsung WB50F vs Sony A500

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB50F and Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WB50F was brought out 4 years after the A500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB50F scores against the A500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F provides external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB50F and the A500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A500 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A500.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB50F will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB50F should have an edge in sensor innovation.