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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was launched 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB50F matches up vs the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W370

 WB50F W370 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB50F

 W370 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W370

 WB50F W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB50F and the W370.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WB50F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W370
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $230