Samsung WB50F vs Sony H70

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB50F and Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 3 years after the H70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB50F scores vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F has outer 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) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB50F compared to the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and H70.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB50F should have an edge in sensor innovation.