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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W530, 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 W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was launched 3 years later than the W530 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB50F matches up vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W530

 WB50F W530 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung WB50F

 W530 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W530

 WB50F W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F offers outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB50F compared to the W530.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and W530.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB50F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
Travel photography with Sony W530
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony W530
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W530
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $269