Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-7

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB50F scores versus the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB50F versus Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and NEX-7 is 92 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and NEX-7.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB50F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.