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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
  • Announced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was unveiled 8 months earlier than the SH100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ50W grades vs the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung SH100

 HZ50W SH100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung HZ50W

 SH100 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2010More recent by 8 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SH100

 HZ50W SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the SH100.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and SH100 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and SH100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
Samsung SH100 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
Samsung SH100 Travel photography information
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung SH100
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung SH100
Also called WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-05-03 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $200