Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.