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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was released 4 years prior to the HX400V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ50W grades against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX400V

 HZ50W HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung HZ50W

 HX400V HZ50W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2010Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX400V

 HZ50W HX400V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W compared to the HX400V.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and HX400V is 70 and 62 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and HX400V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
46
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
58
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (660g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX400V
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also called WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-05-03 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $448