Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

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.

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

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.