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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was unveiled 2 months after the H50 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ15W grades against the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony H50

 HZ15W H50 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung HZ15W

 H50 HZ15W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony H50

 HZ15W H50 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ15W versus the H50.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and H50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ15W to provide you with greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (249g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
44
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Sony H50
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Sony H50
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony H50
 Samsung HZ15WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ15W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as WB550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 249 gr (0.55 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $80