Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300

Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was released 4 years earlier than the NX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HZ50W matches up vs the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W has outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W versus the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and NX300 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and NX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.