Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6000

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.