Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX220

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ50W matches up against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W features 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W and the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and WX220 is 70 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and WX220.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX220 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind in sensor innovation.