Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A7 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was released 8 years before the A7 III and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ50W matches up versus the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W features outside 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 Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A7 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A7 III is 70 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and A7 III.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 III will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.