Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was introduced 10 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W features physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the RX100 VII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and RX100 VII is 70 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.