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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(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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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony HX400V

 WB50F HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB50F

 HX400V WB50F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony HX400V

 WB50F HX400V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony HX400V
 Samsung WB50FSony 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