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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Sony W620
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W620

 HZ50W W620 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ50W

 W620 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2010More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W620

 HZ50W W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and W620 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony W620
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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