Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was unveiled 21 months earlier than the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ50W matches up against the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ50W against the TX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and TX200V is 70 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and TX200V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX200V to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.