Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 3 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ50W grades versus the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W compared to the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and NEX-6 is 70 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-6 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.