Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was announced 3 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ50W matches up versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W provides outer 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) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W and the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TX5 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and TX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.