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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was launched 6 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WB50F matches up vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony RX100 VII

 WB50F RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung WB50F

 RX100 VII WB50F 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2014Newer by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX100 VII

 WB50F RX100 VII 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F provides external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB50F and the RX100 VII.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and RX100 VII.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB50F will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
77
lighter than average in class (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
65
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than average in class (302 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2019-07-25
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 pounds) 302 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $1,298