Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.