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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Successor is Sony A7S III
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly well matched but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was introduced 6 years before the A7S II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ50W matches up against the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A7S II

 HZ50W A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung HZ50W

 A7S II HZ50W 
ReleasedOctober 2015May 2010Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A7S II

 HZ50W A7S II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W has 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) whilst the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A7S II.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A7S II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and A7S II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ50W will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Sony A7S II Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
68
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
weather proofing
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
Sony A7S II Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony A7S II
 Samsung HZ50WSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Alpha A7S II
Also called as WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-05-03 2015-10-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 169
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $2,767