Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX150

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was unveiled 22 months before the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ50W scores vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W versus the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WX150 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and WX150.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.