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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was announced 2 years after the A300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ50W grades against the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A300

 HZ50W A300 
AnnouncedMay 2010January 2008More modern by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung HZ50W

 A300 HZ50W 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A300

 HZ50W A300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W vs the A300.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and A300.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung HZ50W will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HZ50W will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony A300 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
Sony A300 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
Sony A300 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Sony A300 Travel photography info
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
Sony A300 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony A300
 Samsung HZ50WSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Other name WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-05-03 2008-01-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 632 grams (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $0