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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was manufactured 24 months after the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB50F scores against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX50

 WB50F WX50 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB50F

 WX50 WB50F 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX50

 WB50F WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F offers physical 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WB50F and the WX50.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and WX50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB50F provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (207g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony WX50
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $250