Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37
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![Samsung HZ50W front Samsung HZ50W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ50W/Samsung-HZ50W-front.jpg)
![Sony SLT-A37 front Sony SLT-A37 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-SLT-A37/Sony-A37-front.jpg)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced May 2012
- Old Model is Sony A35
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
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The HZ50W was released 24 months prior to the A37 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ50W matches up vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A37
HZ50W | A37 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung HZ50W
A37 | HZ50W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | May 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A37
HZ50W | A37 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W provides outside 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 A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W and the A37.
![Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 size comparison Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A37 is 70 and 67 respectively.
![Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and A37.
To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ50W-vs-Sony-SLT-A37-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony SLT-A37 |
Also Known as | WB5500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.6 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 lb) | 506g (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $522 |