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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 4 years before the W810 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ50W grades versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony W810

 HZ50W W810 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung HZ50W

 W810 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2010Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony W810

 HZ50W W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has got outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W against the W810.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and W810 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and W810.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
38
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony W810
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-05-03 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $100