Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 24 months prior to the HX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W matches up versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and HX200V is 70 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and HX200V.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.