Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ50W was introduced 21 months earlier than the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HZ50W scores against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX50
HZ50W | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung HZ50W
WX50 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | May 2010 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX50
HZ50W | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W features external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W against the WX50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WX50 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and WX50.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX50 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Also Known as | WB5500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter 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 | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $250 |