Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung WB50F versus Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB50F was introduced 24 months after the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB50F grades against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX70
WB50F | WX70 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB50F
WX70 | WB50F | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX70
WB50F | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB50F features outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB50F versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB50F against the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and WX70.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB50F should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 207g (0.46 pounds) | 114g (0.25 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $180 | $242 |