Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are looking at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was brought out 4 months prior to the RX100 III so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB50F scores versus the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F vs the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and RX100 III.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB50F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.