Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX3000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was launched 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ50W grades vs the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W has got external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W against the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and NX3000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and NX3000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.