Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was announced 4 years prior to the NX mini which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ50W scores vs the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W compared to the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and NX mini is 70 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and NX mini.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will deliver extra detail with its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor tech.