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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB50F scores vs the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony H55

 WB50F H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung WB50F

 H55 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony H55

 WB50F H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F has got external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB50F versus the H55.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and H55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer WB50F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sony H55
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony H55
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
Sony H55 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony H55
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $235