Samsung WB50F vs Sony W330

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB50F and Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was brought out 4 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB50F matches up against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung WB50F and Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F and the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and W330.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB50F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.