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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was brought out 3 years after the W570 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB50F matches up against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W570

 WB50F W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB50F

 W570 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W570

 WB50F W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB50F and the W570.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and W570.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB50F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
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 W570 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W570
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.46 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $159