Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was announced 20 months prior to the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ50W matches up versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W and the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and W650 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and W650.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.