Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W510
HZ50W | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung HZ50W
W510 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | May 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W510
HZ50W | W510 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and W510 is 70 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |