Samsung WB50F vs Sony A580

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB50F and Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was manufactured 2 years after the A580 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB50F grades vs the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB50F and Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB50F and the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A580 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and A580.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The WB50F offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The fresher WB50F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.