Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Launched October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX1R
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ50W was released 6 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ50W scores against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony RX1R II
HZ50W | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung HZ50W
RX1R II | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | May 2010 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX1R II
HZ50W | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W has physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W and the RX1R II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and RX1R II is 70 and 78 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and RX1R II.
As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Otherwise known as | WB5500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-05-03 | 2015-10-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 14cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 507 grams (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $3,300 |