Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX100V 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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V
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Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB50F versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB50F scores vs the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX100V
| WB50F | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | October 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung WB50F
| HX100V | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX100V
| WB50F | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has got outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F compared to the HX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and HX100V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WB50F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2011-10-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | - | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 207 grams (0.46 pounds) | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | BP70A | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $429 |