Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
Photography Glossary Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HZ50W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z5 was released 10 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5 scores vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung HZ50W
| Z5 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 125 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon Z5
| HZ50W | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ50W
| Z5 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the HZ50W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and HZ50W is 62 and 70 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z5 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called | - | WB5500 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | 470 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Price at launch | $1,399 | $250 |