Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX9
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX9 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
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Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB50F was brought out 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB50F grades vs the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony TX9
| WB50F | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB50F
| TX9 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony TX9
| WB50F | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F features outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB50F compared to the TX9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and TX9.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer WB50F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| 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 distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| 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 Overall 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 | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $799 |