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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB50F and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was unveiled 5 years after the S930 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB50F grades against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony S930

 WB50F S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB50F

 S930 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony S930

 WB50F S930 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB50F vs the S930.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and S930.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger WB50F provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony S930
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (207g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony S930
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony S930
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
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 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $219