Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A450
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Other Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Released January 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A450 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ50W was manufactured 4 months later than the A450 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ50W matches up versus the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A450
| HZ50W | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung HZ50W
| A450 | HZ50W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A450
| HZ50W | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W has outside 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A450.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and A450.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The HZ50W contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Otherwise known as | WB5500 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-05-03 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) | 560 gr (1.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $250 | $1,241 |
