Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX66

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was unveiled 23 months later than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB50F grades against the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB50F vs the TX66.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and TX66.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WB50F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.