Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX200V
HZ50W | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung HZ50W
TX200V | HZ50W | |||
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Released | January 2012 | May 2010 | More recent by 21 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX200V
HZ50W | TX200V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Also called | WB5500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Style of battery | - | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $250 | $500 |