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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 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 A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB50F and Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB50F was introduced 2 months later than the A58 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB50F scores versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony A58

 WB50F A58 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung WB50F

 A58 WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony A58

 WB50F A58 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2013Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB50F and Sony A58 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB50F versus the A58.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A58.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB50F with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A58 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (690 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
Sony A58 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery life (690 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
Landscape photography with Sony A58
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
Vlogging with Sony A58
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony A58
 Samsung WB50FSony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB50F Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 lb) 492g (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FM500H
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $645