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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Other Name is WB5500
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up vs the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX350

 HZ50W HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung HZ50W

 HX350 HZ50W 
AnnouncedDecember 2016May 2010More recent by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX350

 HZ50W HX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W versus the HX350.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and HX350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and HX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
48
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Sony HX350
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Sony HX350 Travel photography details
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (652 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX350
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Other name WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-05-03 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 -