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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX30

 HZ50W WX30 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WX30 HZ50W 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX30

 HZ50W WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony WX30
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX30
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also Known as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-05-03 2011-07-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $259