Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX220
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX220 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced February 2014
Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX220 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB50F was announced within a month of the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB50F scores versus the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX220
WB50F | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung WB50F
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Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX220
WB50F | WX220 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2014 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F against the WX220.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and WX220.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 207g (0.46 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 210 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $198 |