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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ50W was brought out 4 months before the NX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ50W matches up versus the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX100

 HZ50W NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX100 HZ50W 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX100

 HZ50W NX100 
RevealedMay 2010September 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the NX100.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and NX100 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will give you more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Samsung NX100 Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
31
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX100
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung NX100
Also called as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-05-03 2010-09-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $386