Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony WX30, 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 WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was released 14 months before the WX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ50W grades against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W vs the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WX30 is 70 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and WX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.