Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed April 2010
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ50W was introduced at a similar time to the A850 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up against the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A850
HZ50W | A850 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung HZ50W
A850 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A850
HZ50W | A850 | |||
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Revealed | May 2010 | April 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W vs the A850.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A850 is 70 and 54 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and A850.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A850 will give greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A850 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Also called as | WB5500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-05-03 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 895 gr (1.97 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $250 | $0 |