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Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB50F and Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB50F grades vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony G3

 WB50F G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung WB50F

 G3 WB50F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony G3

 WB50F G3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F has got physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB50F versus the G3.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and G3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB50F should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony G3
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
Vlogging with Sony G3
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony G3
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $200