Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX70

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 21 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ50W scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WX70 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and WX70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX70 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.