Samsung WB50F vs Sony A560

Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was unveiled 3 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB50F grades vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F enjoys exterior 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 A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB50F against the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A560 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A560.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB50F having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB50F will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WB50F provides an edge in sensor innovation.