Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1100
- Successor is Samsung NX3000
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ50W was manufactured 4 years prior to the NX2000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ50W grades versus the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX2000
HZ50W | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung HZ50W
NX2000 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | November 2013 | May 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX2000
HZ50W | NX2000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W and the NX2000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and NX2000 is 70 and 89 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and NX2000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX2000 |
Otherwise known as | WB5500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 228 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $250 | $599 |