Samsung WB50F vs Sony a5000

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung WB50F and Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WB50F (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB50F was launched around the same time to the a5000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB50F grades vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB50F versus the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and a5000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and a5000.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a5000 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.