Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX11
HZ50W | NX11 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung HZ50W
NX11 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | May 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX11
HZ50W | NX11 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX11 | |
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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 |