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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ50W and Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was brought out about the same time to the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ50W matches up versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony H55

 HZ50W H55 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung HZ50W

 H55 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony H55

 HZ50W H55 
ReleasedMay 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W against the H55.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and H55 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Sony H55
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony H55
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Otherwise known as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-05-03 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $235