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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was brought out 2 years after the W650 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB50F grades vs the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W650

 WB50F W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB50F

 W650 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W650

 WB50F W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F offers external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB50F and the W650.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and W650.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WB50F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (124g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W650
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $140