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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was announced 23 months later than the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB50F matches up vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX10V

 WB50F HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB50F

 HX10V WB50F 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX10V

 WB50F HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F comes with external dimensions 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 HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F versus the HX10V.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer WB50F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
45
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $616