Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Launched May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung ST150F
HZ50W | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung HZ50W
ST150F | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung ST150F
HZ50W | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung ST150F |
Also Known as | WB5500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $300 |