Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX5

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was revealed 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB50F scores versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F has exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB50F versus the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB50F with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB50F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.