Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A65

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 18 months prior to the A65 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ50W grades vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ50W against the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A65 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and A65.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will show greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind in sensor innovation.