Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A900

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was launched 19 months later than the A900 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up vs the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W offers outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W versus the A900.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A900 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and A900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A900 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent HZ50W should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.