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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the WB50F scores vs the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony RX100 VI

 WB50F RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung WB50F

 RX100 VI WB50F 
ReleasedJune 2018January 2014More recent by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX100 VI

 WB50F RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB50F against the RX100 VI.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and RX100 VI.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB50F featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB50F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography highlights
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than average (301g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
77
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (301g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 301g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $1,198