Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ50W was announced 4 years earlier than the RX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ50W grades vs the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony RX10
HZ50W | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung HZ50W
RX10 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | May 2010 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1290k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX10
HZ50W | RX10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W against the RX10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and RX10 is 70 and 58 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and RX10.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,290k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 lb) | 813g (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $698 |