Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Refreshed by Sony A6300
Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB50F was brought out 3 months before the A6000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB50F matches up versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A6000
WB50F | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung WB50F
A6000 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A6000
WB50F | A6000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | April 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F has got physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB50F versus the A6000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A6000.
Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB50F because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A6000 will show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $548 |