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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was introduced 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung WB50F

 HZ50W WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung HZ50W

 WB50F HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2010Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB50F

 HZ50W WB50F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W has got exterior 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W versus the WB50F.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WB50F is 70 and 92 respectively.

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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and WB50F.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung WB50F
Also called WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-05-03 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $180