Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony RX100 V
HZ50W | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung HZ50W
RX100 V | HZ50W | |||
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Revealed | October 2016 | May 2010 | Newer by 78 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX100 V
HZ50W | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-05-03 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 299 gr (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $250 | $998 |