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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX mini

 HZ50W NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX mini HZ50W 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2010More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX mini

 HZ50W NX mini 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
Samsung NX mini Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
great battery life (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery life (650 shots)
lighter than average in class (196g)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
38
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than average in class (196g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX mini
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung NX mini
Also called WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-05-03 2014-03-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 650 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $530