Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A500
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2009
- New Model is Sony A560
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly close but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ50W was unveiled 9 months after the A500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ50W grades versus the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A500
| HZ50W | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung HZ50W
| A500 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A500
| HZ50W | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W has physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W versus the A500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A500 is 70 and 63 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and A500.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent HZ50W will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Also called | WB5500 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 630g (1.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $250 | $638 |
