Samsung WB50F vs Sony A65

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung WB50F and Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was revealed 2 years after the A65 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB50F matches up vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F offers physical dimensions 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 A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB50F against the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and A65.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB50F using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A65 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher WB50F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.