Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
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On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ50W was brought out 17 months prior to the HX100V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ50W grades against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX100V
| HZ50W | HX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung HZ50W
| HX100V | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2011 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX100V
| HZ50W | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W vs the HX100V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and HX100V is 70 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and HX100V.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Also called | WB5500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-05-03 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 426g (0.94 lb) | 577g (1.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $250 | $429 |
