Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX90V

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was released 6 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W provides exterior measurements 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W against the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and HX90V is 70 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and HX90V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.