Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ50W was manufactured 3 years before the NX300M which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ50W grades vs the NX300M with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX300M
HZ50W | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung HZ50W
NX300M | HZ50W | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | May 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Crisper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX300M
HZ50W | NX300M | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need 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) while the Samsung NX300M 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W and the NX300M.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and NX300M is 70 and 86 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and NX300M.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX300M |
Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-05-03 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 331 gr (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $699 |