Samsung WB50F vs Sony ZV-1

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung WB50F and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB50F (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB50F was announced 7 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB50F grades against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB50F and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB50F and the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB50F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WB50F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.