Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX500

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was introduced 15 months earlier than the WX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB50F matches up against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB50F vs the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and WX500.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX500 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WB50F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.