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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III 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
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ50W was introduced 8 years earlier than the A7R III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ50W scores against the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A7R III

 HZ50W A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung HZ50W

 A7R III HZ50W 
LaunchedOctober 2017May 2010Newer by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A7R III

 HZ50W A7R III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W provides outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A7R III.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A7R III is 70 and 63 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and A7R III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will resolve extra detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
86
manual focus
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
58
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count high (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony A7R III
 Samsung HZ50WSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Alpha A7R III
Also Known as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-05-03 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 657g (1.45 lbs)
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 rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $250 $2,800