Samsung WB50F vs Sony W380

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was revealed 4 years later than the W380 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB50F matches up against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F offers external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F compared to the W380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and W380.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent WB50F will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.