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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 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 H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was manufactured 13 months after the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB50F matches up against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony H200

 WB50F H200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung WB50F

 H200 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony H200

 WB50F H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F vs the H200.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and H200.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB50F is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony H200
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID BP70A 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $250