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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(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
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was announced 3 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB50F matches up against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony WX9

 WB50F WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB50F

 WX9 WB50F 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony WX9

 WB50F WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F provides external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB50F versus the WX9.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and WX9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WB50F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
Vlogging with Sony WX9
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony WX9
 Samsung WB50FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
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 distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 207 gr (0.46 lb) -
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $188