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Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(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
Sony QX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony QX10

 WB50F QX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer 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 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX10 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony QX10 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (105g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony QX10
 Samsung WB50FSony 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