Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX1
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ50W was released 13 months later than the HX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W matches up vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX1
HZ50W | HX1 | |||
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Released | May 2010 | April 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung HZ50W
HX1 | HZ50W | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX1
HZ50W | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W has got 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) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ50W compared to the HX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and HX1 is 70 and 67 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and HX1.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will give you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher HZ50W should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Also Known as | WB5500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | 544 grams (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $47,999 |