Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma fp L

Let's look closer at the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 12 years before the fp L and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ50W grades versus the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W against the fp L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and fp L is 70 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and fp L.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will give extra detail due to its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.