Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ50W was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ50W grades vs the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W offers external dimensions 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W and the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and RX1 is 70 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and RX1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will give more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor technology.