Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung HZ50W

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.