Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Older Model is Sony A3000
Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB50F was introduced 2 months prior to the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB50F scores against the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony a3500
WB50F | a3500 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung WB50F
a3500 | WB50F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony a3500
WB50F | a3500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | March 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F offers outer 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) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB50F versus Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB50F vs the a3500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and a3500.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB50F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 207 grams (0.46 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $398 |