Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2013

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WB50F was launched 5 months later than the QX10 and 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 QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB50F scores vs the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony QX10
WB50F | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung WB50F
QX10 | WB50F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony QX10
WB50F | QX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has got outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB50F vs the QX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and QX10.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | - |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN, |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $180 | $250 |