Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was introduced 10 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ50W grades vs the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys external 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W vs the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A6100 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and A6100.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.