Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ50W
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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37 Features
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced May 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5500
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Galaxy Camera was unveiled 2 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung HZ50W
Galaxy Camera | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | May 2010 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
HZ50W | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ50W
Galaxy Camera | HZ50W | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the HZ50W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung HZ50W |
Otherwise known as | Wi-Fi | WB5500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $450 | $250 |