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Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung WB50F and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was launched 4 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB50F grades against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony T900

 WB50F T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB50F

 T900 WB50F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony T900

 WB50F T900 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F has external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F against the T900.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and T900.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent WB50F should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony T900
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony T900
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $300