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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was launched 2 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB50F matches up vs the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W610

 WB50F W610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung WB50F

 W610 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W610

 WB50F W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB50F vs the W610.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WB50F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (207g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W610
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $200