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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Sony RX1R II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony RX1R II

 HZ50W RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung HZ50W

 RX1R II HZ50W 
LaunchedOctober 2015May 2010Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX1R II

 HZ50W RX1R II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
63
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (507g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (507 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
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