Samsung WB50F vs Sony W310

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.