Clicky

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as WB5500
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The HZ50W was launched within a month of the HX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ50W matches up versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony HX5

 HZ50W HX5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung HZ50W

 HX5 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX5

 HZ50W HX5 
LaunchedMay 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W and the HX5.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and HX5 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and HX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX5 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sony HX5
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
Sony HX5 Travel photography advice
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
Sony HX5 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX5
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Alternate name WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $275