Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ50W scores vs the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys 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) while the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W versus the RX100 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and RX100 III is 70 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.