Samsung WB50F vs Sony S950

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

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.

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

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.