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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The GX-1S was brought out 5 years before the HZ50W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-1S scores vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung HZ50W

 GX-1S HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung GX-1S

 HZ50W GX-1S 
RevealedMay 2010January 2006Newer by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ50W

 GX-1S HZ50W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the HZ50W.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and HZ50W.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
9
no video
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-01-16 2010-05-03
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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 model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $250