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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was manufactured 2 years after the TX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB50F scores against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony TX10

 WB50F TX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung WB50F

 TX10 WB50F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX10

 WB50F TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB50F and the TX10.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and TX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer WB50F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony TX10
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony TX10
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $309