Samsung WB50F vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was unveiled 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB50F matches up vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Samsung WB50F versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB50F compared to the HX9V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WB50F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.