Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX10V

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was unveiled 22 months earlier than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W offers physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W compared to the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and HX10V is 70 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and HX10V.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.