Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX99

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB50F scores against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F has exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB50F versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F and the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and HX99.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB50F having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WB50F will be behind in sensor technology.