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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was released 4 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ50W grades against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W800

 HZ50W W800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung HZ50W

 W800 HZ50W 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2010Fresher by 46 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W800

 HZ50W W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W vs the W800.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and W800 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and W800.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
Sony W800 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony W800
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-05-03 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $90