Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the HZ50W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage in sensor innovation.