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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX210 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX210

 HZ50W NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX210 HZ50W 
IntroducedAugust 2012May 2010Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX210

 HZ50W NX210 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W offers external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ50W against the NX210.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and NX210 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and NX210.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
34
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX210
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung NX210
Other name WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-05-03 2012-08-14
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 surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Style 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
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $625