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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was announced 2 years later than the W620 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB50F matches up vs the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W620

 WB50F W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB50F

 W620 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W620

 WB50F W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F vs the W620.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and W620.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB50F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 alias 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 $102