Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 22 months earlier than the TX66 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ50W scores against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W against the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and TX66 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and TX66.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX66 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.