Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A6100
HZ50W | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung HZ50W
A6100 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | August 2019 | May 2010 | Fresher by 113 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A6100
HZ50W | A6100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Alternate name | WB5500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $748 |