Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was unveiled 7 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ50W grades vs the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W vs the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and RX100 V is 70 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and RX100 V.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.