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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A100
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty close but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was revealed 12 months before the A580 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 A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ50W scores versus the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A580

 HZ50W A580 

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung HZ50W

 A580 HZ50W 
RevealedMay 2011May 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A580

 HZ50W A580 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W vs the A580.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and A580 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and A580.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A580 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony A580 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Sony A580 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A580 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony A580
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Sony A580
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
Sony A580 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony A580
 Samsung HZ50WSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Otherwise known as WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-05-03 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $250 $848