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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was announced 3 years before the WX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ50W scores against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX80

 HZ50W WX80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WX80 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2010Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX80

 HZ50W WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W provides external 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the WX80.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WX80 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony WX80
58
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX80
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also referred to as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch price $250 $276