Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A7S II

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

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.

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

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.