Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was announced 22 months earlier than the NX200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ50W matches up versus the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W vs the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and NX200 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and NX200.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.