Samsung WB50F vs Sony A77

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A77, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was revealed 2 years after the A77 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB50F matches up versus the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A77 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB50F versus the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB50F and A77 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and A77.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB50F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A77 will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer WB50F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.