Samsung HZ50W vs Sony QX10

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was unveiled 4 years before the QX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ50W scores vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W has outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W against the QX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and QX10 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and QX10.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.