Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V 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
- Announced January 2014
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX10V
WB50F | HX10V | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB50F
HX10V | WB50F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX10V
WB50F | HX10V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |