Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively similar but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The WB50F was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB50F grades versus the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F provides outer measurements 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 RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB50F compared to the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and RX10 III is 92 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and RX10 III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB50F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.