Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX50V

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ50W grades against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W against the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and HX50V is 70 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.