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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX200

 HZ50W NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX200 HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2010Newer by 22 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX200

 HZ50W NX200 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
46
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX200
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung NX200
Also called WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-05-03 2012-02-28
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $818