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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 13 months later than the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB50F grades vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W710

 WB50F W710 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung WB50F

 W710 WB50F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W710

 WB50F W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F has got outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB50F compared to the W710.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and W710.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB50F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sony W710
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (114g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W710
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 207 grams (0.46 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $90