Samsung HZ50W vs Sony RX1R II

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and RX1R II is 70 and 78 respectively.

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.