Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX5

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB50F grades versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F has got external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F versus the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and WX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB50F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.