Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ50W and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was introduced 6 years prior to the A68 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ50W scores vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W against the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and A68 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and A68.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A68 will offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor technology.