Samsung WB50F vs Sony A700

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB50F and Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB50F was released 6 years after the A700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB50F grades versus the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB50F versus the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and A700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB50F will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB50F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.