Samsung WB50F vs Sony W830

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB50F and Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was manufactured within a month of the W830 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB50F scores against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB50F compared to the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and W830.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W830 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.