Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB50F was introduced 7 months after the RX1R so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB50F grades against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony RX1R
| WB50F | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung WB50F
| RX1R | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX1R
| WB50F | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB50F and Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB50F compared to the RX1R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and RX1R.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger WB50F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2013-06-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.0 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 207 grams (0.46 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $2,798 |
