Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX5

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.