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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Sony RX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony RX10

 HZ50W RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung HZ50W

 RX10 HZ50W 
IntroducedMarch 2014May 2010Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1290k230kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX10

 HZ50W RX10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and RX10 is 70 and 58 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Sony RX10 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery life (420 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
Vlogging with Sony RX10
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX10
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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