Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Alternate Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released June 2010
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ50W was brought out very close to the NX5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ50W scores versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX5
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung HZ50W
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Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX5
HZ50W | NX5 | |||
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Released | May 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W and the NX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and NX5 is 70 and 80 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and NX5.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will resolve more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX5 |
Otherwise known as | WB5500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $499 |