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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 3 years earlier than the HX20V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ50W grades versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX20V

 HZ50W HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung HZ50W

 HX20V HZ50W 
RevealedJuly 2012May 2010More modern by 26 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX20V

 HZ50W HX20V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W against the HX20V.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and HX20V is 70 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and HX20V.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX20V
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also called as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-05-03 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $397