Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB50F was announced around the same time to the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB50F matches up against the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX400V
| WB50F | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB50F
| HX400V | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX400V
| WB50F | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F has external 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) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB50F vs the HX400V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and HX400V.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash modes | - | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 300 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $180 | $448 |