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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung WB50F and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was announced 4 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the WB50F matches up against the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W310

 WB50F W310 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung WB50F

 W310 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W310

 WB50F W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F has got exterior dimensions 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB50F and Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB50F versus the W310.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and W310.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger WB50F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
37
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony W310
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W310
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $150