Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX7
92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX7 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB50F was released 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable 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 TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB50F matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony TX7
WB50F | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB50F
TX7 | WB50F | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX7
WB50F | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB50F compared to the TX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and TX7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB50F featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB50F will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent WB50F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 207 gr (0.46 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID | BP70A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $180 | $300 |