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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX70

 WB50F WX70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB50F

 WX70 WB50F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX70

 WB50F WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony WX70
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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