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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was announced 4 months after the W330 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ50W matches up versus the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W330

 HZ50W W330 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung HZ50W

 W330 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W330

 HZ50W W330 
ReleasedMay 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W and the W330.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and W330 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and W330.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Sony W330
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sony W330
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony W330
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony W330
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Otherwise known as WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-05-03 2010-01-07
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $170