Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was launched 4 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB50F scores against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB50F and the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and RX10 IV is 92 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and RX10 IV.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB50F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be behind in sensor tech.