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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony RX100 VA

 HZ50W RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung HZ50W

 RX100 VA HZ50W 
LaunchedJuly 2018May 2010More recent by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX100 VA

 HZ50W RX100 VA 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
46
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography details
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competitors (299g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
66
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
81
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Also called WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-05-03 2018-07-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 quiet 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
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 299g (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $998