Samsung HZ50W vs Sony HX9V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 14 months before the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ50W scores against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ50W against the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and HX9V is 70 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and HX9V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX9V to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.