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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 3 years prior to the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ50W matches up vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W710

 HZ50W W710 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung HZ50W

 W710 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2010More modern by 32 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W710

 HZ50W W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W versus the W710.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and W710 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and W710.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W710 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony W710
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony W710
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also referred to as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $90