Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST100

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was announced 4 months later than the ST100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ50W matches up against the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W compared to the ST100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and ST100 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and ST100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.