Samsung WB50F vs Sony a1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.