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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TF1

 HZ50W TF1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TF1 HZ50W 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2010Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TF1

 HZ50W TF1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and TF1 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sony TF1
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
Vlogging with Sony TF1
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony TF1
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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