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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was revealed 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB50F scores vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX30

 WB50F WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB50F

 WX30 WB50F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX30

 WB50F WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F comes with 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) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F versus the WX30.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and WX30.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WB50F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony WX30
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.46 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $259