Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ50W was released 3 years before the NEX-5R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ50W matches up vs the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony NEX-5R
HZ50W | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung HZ50W
NEX-5R | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | May 2010 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony NEX-5R
HZ50W | NEX-5R | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W features exterior 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 NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ50W and Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W and the NEX-5R.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and NEX-5R is 70 and 89 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and NEX-5R.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Also called as | WB5500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $750 |