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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was introduced 2 years after the A700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ50W matches up versus the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A700

 HZ50W A700 
RevealedMay 2010December 2007More modern by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung HZ50W

 A700 HZ50W 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A700

 HZ50W A700 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A700.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and A700 is 70 and 58 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and A700.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger HZ50W will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
Sony A700 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sony A700
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
Sony A700 Travel photography advice
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Sony A700
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Sony A700 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony A700
 Samsung HZ50WSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Also referred to as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-05-03 2007-12-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum 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 426g (0.94 lbs) 768g (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Retail price $250 $1,000