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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was brought out 2 months prior to the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ50W grades versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX5

 HZ50W WX5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WX5 HZ50W 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX5

 HZ50W WX5 
AnnouncedMay 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W has outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W against the WX5.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WX5 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and WX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX5
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Otherwise known as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2010-07-08
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $250