Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") use different sensor size.

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The WB50F was announced 17 months prior to the RX10 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB50F matches up versus the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F offers outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB50F versus the RX10 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB50F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.