Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A58
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Sony A57
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On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
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Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ50W grades against the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony A58
| HZ50W | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung HZ50W
| A58 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | May 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A58
| HZ50W | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W offers external 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) while the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W versus the A58.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A58 is 70 and 68 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and A58.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Also Known as | WB5500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-05-03 | 2013-11-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426g (0.94 pounds) | 492g (1.08 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 690 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $645 |