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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 8 months prior to the W510 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ50W matches up against the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W510

 HZ50W W510 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung HZ50W

 W510 HZ50W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2010More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W510

 HZ50W W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W provides physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W versus the W510.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and W510 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and W510.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ50W to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony W510
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Other name WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-05-03 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $99