Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony H55
WB50F | H55 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | June 2010 | More recent by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung WB50F
H55 | WB50F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony H55
WB50F | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |