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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was brought out 4 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB50F scores vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony S950

 WB50F S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung WB50F

 S950 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony S950

 WB50F S950 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB50F against the S950.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and S950.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent WB50F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB50F
Street photography with Sony S950
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony S950
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony S950
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $130