Samsung HZ50W vs Sony S2000

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was introduced 4 months later than the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ50W grades versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W has got outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and S2000 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.