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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was introduced 3 years prior to the H200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ50W grades vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony H200

 HZ50W H200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung HZ50W

 H200 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony H200

 HZ50W H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the H200.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and H200 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and H200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony H200
46
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Sony H200
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony H200
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony H200
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Alternative name WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-05-03 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID SLB-11A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $250