Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was announced 3 years later than the A33 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB50F matches up versus the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB50F and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F offers physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB50F vs the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A33.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB50F having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB50F will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB50F provides a benefit in sensor technology.