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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB850F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB850F versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WB850F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB850F was released 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB850F matches up against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Sony H50

 WB850F H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB850F

 H50 WB850F 

Common features in the Samsung WB850F and Sony H50

 WB850F H50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB850F enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB850F and the H50.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB850F and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB850F and H50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WB850F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
Landscape photography with Sony H50
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
34
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Samsung WB850F vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB850F and Sony H50
 Samsung WB850FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB850F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $80