Samsung WB50F vs Sony A77 II

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WB50F was launched 4 months earlier than the A77 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB50F scores vs the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F offers outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB50F versus Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB50F and the A77 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A77 II is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and A77 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB50F due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A77 II will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.