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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was released 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB50F matches up against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX10

 WB50F WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung WB50F

 WX10 WB50F 

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX10

 WB50F WX10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F has exterior 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) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WB50F and the WX10.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer WB50F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
Sports photography with Sony WX10
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (207g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony WX10
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $200