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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was brought out 4 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB50F matches up against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony S2100

 WB50F S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB50F

 S2100 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony S2100

 WB50F S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F offers outer measurements 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB50F vs the S2100.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and S2100.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WB50F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony S2100
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
Vlogging with Sony S2100
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony S2100
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $0