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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Previous Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar but the GX-20 (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was announced 3 years earlier than the HZ50W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-20 scores against the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung HZ50W

 GX-20 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung GX-20

 HZ50W GX-20 
ReleasedMay 2010January 2008Newer by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ50W

 GX-20 HZ50W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 offers physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications 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-20 and Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-20 compared to the HZ50W.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and HZ50W is 58 and 70 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-20 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
46
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung GX-20Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-20 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-01-24 2010-05-03
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" 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 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $250