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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as WB5500
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A7 III

 HZ50W A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung HZ50W

 A7 III HZ50W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2010Fresher by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A7 III

 HZ50W A7 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 III Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
84
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (610 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery life (610 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (610 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Sony A7 III Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony A7 III
 Samsung HZ50WSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Alpha A7 III
Otherwise known as WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-05-03 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 2
Launch pricing $250 $1,998