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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 8 months prior to the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ50W scores versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX9

 HZ50W WX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung HZ50W

 WX9 HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX9

 HZ50W WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W provides physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ50W and the WX9.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WX9 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and WX9.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony WX9
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX9
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also Known as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-05-03 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.94 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model SLB-11A NP-BN1
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $188