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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WB50F was manufactured 6 years before the A6400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB50F scores against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A6400

 WB50F A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung WB50F

 A6400 WB50F 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2014More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A6400

 WB50F A6400 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB50F versus the A6400.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A6400 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and A6400.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB50F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6400 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WB50F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony A6400 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony A6400
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
87
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
80
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A6400
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha a6400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2019-01-15
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $898