Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX20V

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

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.

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

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.