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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A35
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A33

 WB50F A33 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB50F

 A33 WB50F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A33

 WB50F A33 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
Sony A33 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
Sony A33 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (207g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
Sony A33 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A33
 Samsung WB50FSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $230