Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H70

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was brought out 8 months earlier than the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HZ50W grades versus the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W comes with exterior dimensions 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 H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and H70 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and H70.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.