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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Sony A37
(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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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A37

 HZ50W A37 
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung HZ50W

 A37 HZ50W 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2010More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A37

 HZ50W A37 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
Sony A37 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
Sony A37 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sony A37
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Sony A37
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
Sony A37 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
Sony A37 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony A37
 Samsung HZ50WSony SLT-A37
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