Samsung WB50F vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB50F versus Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WB50F was introduced 7 months earlier than the a5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB50F matches up vs the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB50F compared to the a5100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and a5100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and a5100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB50F having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony a5100 will give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.