Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB50F was launched 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB50F scores vs the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F has got external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F and the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and RX100 V.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB50F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be behind in sensor technology.