Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A9 II

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was unveiled 10 years before the A9 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ50W grades against the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W vs the A9 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A9 II is 70 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and A9 II.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 II will render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.