Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R II

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was unveiled 6 years before the A7R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ50W matches up vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A7R II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and A7R II.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R II will produce greater detail having an extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.