Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80 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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WB50F was brought out 13 months later than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB50F scores vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX80
WB50F | WX80 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB50F
WX80 | WB50F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX80
WB50F | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB50F against the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and WX80.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WB50F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 207 gr (0.46 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $180 | $276 |