Samsung HZ50W vs Sony a3500

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was revealed 4 years earlier than the a3500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ50W scores vs the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys external 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) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W and the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and a3500 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and a3500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a3500 will give you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.