Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W620

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").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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.

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.

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.

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.