Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H300

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 4 years earlier than the H300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ50W matches up against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and H300 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and H300.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind in sensor technology.