Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX80

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.