Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W650
HZ50W | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung HZ50W
W650 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | May 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W650
HZ50W | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony W650 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
Category | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Battery format | - | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $250 | $140 |