Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX1

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was brought out 4 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB50F matches up vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has 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) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Samsung WB50F versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB50F vs the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and TX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB50F featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB50F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.