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Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was brought out 8 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB50F scores versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony a1

 WB50F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB50F

 a1 WB50F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021January 2014Fresher by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony a1

 WB50F a1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has external 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) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F compared to the a1.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and a1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB50F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
88
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
MP count excellent (50MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (530 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony a1
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
better than average battery pack (530 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony a1
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (530 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony a1 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony a1
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-07 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Pricing at release $180 $6,498