Samsung WB50F vs Sony A99

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung WB50F and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WB50F (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WB50F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was released 14 months later than the A99 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB50F scores against the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F comes with outer dimensions 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 A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB50F compared to the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and A99.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB50F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WB50F should have an edge in sensor innovation.