Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A350

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very comparable but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was announced 24 months later than the A350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ50W matches up vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W and the A350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and A350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The HZ50W comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The fresher HZ50W provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.