Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ50W was brought out 20 months before the W620 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ50W matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W620
HZ50W | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ50W
W620 | HZ50W | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | May 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W620
HZ50W | W620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W comes with external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the W620.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and W620 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and W620.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Also called as | WB5500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 426g (0.94 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $102 |