Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A6400
WB50F | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung WB50F
A6400 | WB50F | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2014 | More modern by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A6400
WB50F | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A6400 is 92 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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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 |