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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony TX20

 WB50F TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB50F

 TX20 WB50F 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX20

 WB50F TX20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
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 TX20
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
Vlogging with Sony TX20
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony TX20
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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