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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced at a similar time to the W810 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB50F grades vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W810

 WB50F W810 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung WB50F

 W810 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W810

 WB50F W810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F enjoys physical 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 W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB50F versus the W810.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and W810.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W810 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
Portrait photography with Sony W810
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony W810
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony W810
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 format - H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $100