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Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony a3500
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony a3500

 WB50F a3500 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung WB50F

 a3500 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony a3500

 WB50F a3500 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony a3500 Portrait photography factors
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
good battery life (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
Sony a3500 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
Sony a3500 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
26
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony a3500
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha a3500
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