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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Samsung NX2000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX2000

 HZ50W NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX2000 HZ50W 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2010More modern by 43 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX2000

 HZ50W NX2000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and NX2000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
35
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX2000
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX2000
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