Samsung HZ50W vs Sony a5000

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was brought out 4 years earlier than the a5000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ50W scores against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W provides outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W vs the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and a5000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and a5000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony a5000 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.