Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB50F and Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB50F was released 7 months earlier than the QX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB50F grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F comes with external 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 QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB50F compared to the QX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and QX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB50F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.