Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6000

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was launched 5 years prior to the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ50W grades versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W has got external dimensions 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W against the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A6000 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and A6000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.