Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W570
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W570 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
- Released May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ50W was announced 8 months prior to the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ50W matches up vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W570
| HZ50W | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung HZ50W
| W570 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | May 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W570
| HZ50W | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W has exterior 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W versus the W570.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and W570 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and W570.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W570 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Other name | WB5500 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-05-03 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $250 | $159 |