Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was introduced 9 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ50W scores vs the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W compared to the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and RX100 VA is 70 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.