Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was released 14 months earlier than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ50W matches up versus the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outer 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W vs the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TX55 is 70 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and TX55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX55 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.