Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony WX9
HZ50W | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung HZ50W
WX9 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | May 2010 | More modern by 8 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony WX9
HZ50W | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and WX9 is 70 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |