Samsung HZ50W vs Sony S930

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 16 months later than the S930 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ50W grades against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys exterior 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W against the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and S930 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and S930.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent HZ50W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.