Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was revealed 3 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ50W scores vs the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W has physical 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 ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the HZ50W against the ST150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and ST150F is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.