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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Launched May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 3 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Galaxy Camera 2 HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2010More modern by 45 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HZ50W Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ50W

 Galaxy Camera 2 HZ50W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the HZ50W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HZ50W.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (283 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
73
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than average (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-02 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 400 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $250