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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 7 months earlier than the NX11 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ50W grades against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX11

 HZ50W NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX11 HZ50W 
LaunchedDecember 2010May 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX11

 HZ50W NX11 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W comes with 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) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W and the NX11.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and NX11 is 70 and 80 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and NX11.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
58
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
24
includes face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX11
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX11
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung NX11
Otherwise known as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-05-03 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM 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 area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 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 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $626