Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The WB50F was announced 4 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB50F matches up against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX1
WB50F | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB50F
WX1 | WB50F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX1
WB50F | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F offers physical measurements 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 WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB50F versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB50F against the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and WX1.
All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB50F having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB50F will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger WB50F will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
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 functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 207 gr (0.46 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 ID | BP70A | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $180 | $149 |