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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was unveiled 3 years later than the W510 and that is quite a sizable gap 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 W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB50F scores against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W510

 WB50F W510 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB50F

 W510 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W510

 WB50F W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F provides external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WB50F versus the W510.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and W510.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB50F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (207g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony W510
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W510
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $99