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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W scores versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX300

 HZ50W WX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WX300 HZ50W 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2010Newer by 34 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX300

 HZ50W WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W against the WX300.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WX300 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and WX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
good MP (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Sony WX300
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony WX300
58
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX300
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-05-03 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID SLB-11A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $330