Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX1

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 9 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ50W grades against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W versus the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WX1 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and WX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher HZ50W should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.