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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 21 months later than the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB50F grades vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX200V

 WB50F HX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung WB50F

 HX200V WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX200V

 WB50F HX200V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F has outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F against the HX200V.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and HX200V.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WB50F will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony HX200V
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery life (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony HX200V
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 grams (0.46 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 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 life - 450 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $480