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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was manufactured 24 months after the TX200V making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB50F matches up versus the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony TX200V

 WB50F TX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB50F

 TX200V WB50F 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX200V

 WB50F TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB50F compared to the TX200V.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and TX200V.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB50F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
provides touch focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony TX200V
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $500