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Samsung WB50F Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:207 gBattery life (CIPA):180 shots

Samsung WB50F Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

90%

4.4

Technical score

10%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of cameras
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.4

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 73% of cameras
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 30 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 97% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Samsung WB50F

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

2.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.4

Connectivity & Storage

4.4
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 30 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Popularity:
Samsung WB50F has a popularity score of 5.6, which is higher than 61% of cameras.
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

4.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.3
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP, which is higher than that of 46.8% of cameras and equal to that of 4.2% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
207 g
Weight
207 g
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 207 g which is lighter than 77.4% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
101 mm
Width
101 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 101 mm which is narrower than 82.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Height
68 mm
Height
68 mm
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 68 mm which is shorter than 57.4% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Thickness
27.1 mm
Thickness
27.1 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 27.1 mm which is thinner than 83.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
180 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
180 shots
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 180 shots, which is shorter than that of 95.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.9% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.2% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Samsung WB50F vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 188 g lighter
    Weight
    207 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (207 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    207 g vs 395 g
  • 18.9 mm narrower
    Width
    101 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (101 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    101 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.03 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.03 GB vs 0 GB
  • 18.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    27.1 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (27.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    27.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Samsung WB50F is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Samsung WB50F is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 188 g lighter
    Weight
    207 g
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (207 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    207 g vs 395 g
  • 18.9 mm narrower
    Width
    101 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (101 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    101 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 18.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    27.1 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (27.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    27.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.03 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.03 GB vs 0 GB
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 150 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    180 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (180 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    180 shots vs 330 shots
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 22.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung WB50F
    the average camera
    Samsung WB50F has a lower user score than the average camera (6.54 vs 8.000).
    6.54 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 22,100 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 0.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 22 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    8 s
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (8 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    8 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 10 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    20 min
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (20 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    20 min vs 30 min
  • 150 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    180 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (180 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    180 shots vs 330 shots
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 30 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samsung WB50F

  • Compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable for travel and street photography
  • User-friendly interface and controls, suitable for beginners or as a 'point and shoot' device
  • Advanced wireless features including Wi-Fi and NFC for easy 'Tag & Go' photo sharing and remote viewfinder control
  • Equipped with an innovative 'Soft Flash' (bounce flash) that provides more natural lighting for indoor shots
  • Features built-in optical image stabilization to help reduce blur from camera shake
  • Impressive 12x optical zoom for a slim-profile camera

What we don't like about Samsung WB50F

  • Video resolution is limited to 720p, which is considered low quality by modern standards
  • Poor battery life reported by some users during extended use
  • Small 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor performs poorly in low-light conditions without the flash
  • Lacks a built-in viewfinder, external flash shoe, and manual exposure modes
  • Replacement batteries and specific accessories are becoming difficult to find due to the model's age
  • No support for shooting in RAW format, limiting post-processing options

Verdict

The Samsung WB50F is a sleek, ultra-compact smart camera featuring a 16.2-megapixel 1/2.3" CCD sensor and a versatile 12x optical zoom lens with a 24–288mm equivalent focal range. Its standout characteristics include a unique 'soft flash' designed for natural lighting, optical image stabilisation to reduce blur, and a 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD screen. The camera excels in connectivity, offering built-in Wi-Fi and NFC with 'Tag & Go' features for instant photo sharing and remote smartphone control. While it is highly portable and user-friendly for casual photography, its main drawbacks include a lack of RAW support, no manual exposure modes, a relatively slow maximum aperture of f/6.3 at the telephoto end, and reported issues with short battery life.

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