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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ50W was unveiled 4 months after the W320 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ50W matches up against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W320

 HZ50W W320 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung HZ50W

 W320 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W320

 HZ50W W320 
LaunchedMay 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W against the W320.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and W320 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and W320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony W320
46
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony W320
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Otherwise known as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $269