Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX99

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was released 9 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ50W grades versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W offers 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) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W against the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and HX99 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and HX99.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.