Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ50W was revealed 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ50W matches up vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TF1
HZ50W | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung HZ50W
TF1 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | May 2010 | Newer by 38 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TF1
HZ50W | TF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the TF1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and TF1 is 70 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and TF1.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $266 |