Samsung HZ50W vs Sony QX100

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 4 years prior to the QX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ50W grades versus the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W offers physical measurements 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W versus the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and QX100 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor technology.