Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX100V

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The WB50F was released 3 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB50F grades versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F provides outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F compared to the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and TX100V.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB50F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.