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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX50

 HZ50W WX50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WX50 HZ50W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX50

 HZ50W WX50 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WX50 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX50
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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