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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 5 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB50F scores versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W220

 WB50F W220 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung WB50F

 W220 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W220

 WB50F W220 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has got physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB50F compared to the W220.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and W220.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer WB50F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W220
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $160