Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB50F was revealed 23 months after the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB50F matches up vs the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony TX20
WB50F | TX20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB50F
TX20 | WB50F | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX20
WB50F | TX20 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F versus the TX20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and TX20.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer WB50F provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 207g (0.46 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical 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 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 |
Retail pricing | $180 | $330 |