Samsung WB50F vs Sony A550

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB50F and Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty similar but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB50F was brought out 4 years later than the A550 and that is quite a big 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 A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the WB50F grades against the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB50F and Sony A550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB50F compared to the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A550 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and A550.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB50F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB50F will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB50F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.