Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX50
WB50F | WX50 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung WB50F
WX50 | WB50F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX50
WB50F | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |