Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX10
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ50W was revealed 8 months earlier than the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX10
| HZ50W | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung HZ50W
| WX10 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | May 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX10
| HZ50W | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W features external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W against the WX10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WX10 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and WX10.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX10 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Also Known as | WB5500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | SLB-11A | NP-BG1 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $200 |