Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A33

Let's look much closer at the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was launched 3 months prior to the A33 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ50W grades versus the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W comes with physical 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) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and A33.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The HZ50W provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder.