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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The HZ50W was announced 3 years before the NX1100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up vs the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX1100

 HZ50W NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX1100 HZ50W 
LaunchedApril 2013May 2010More recent by 35 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX1100

 HZ50W NX1100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W has got outer 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W against the NX1100.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and NX1100 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and NX1100.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung NX1100
Also called WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-05-03 2013-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A BC1030
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/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $600