Samsung WB50F vs Sony H20

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung WB50F and Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB50F grades vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB50F against the H20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WB50F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.