Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX30

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.