Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX300

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was revealed 11 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB50F scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB50F against the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and WX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WB50F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.