Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VA

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was announced 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a large gap 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 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the WB50F matches up vs the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB50F versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged WB50F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.