Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A99

Below, we are looking at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was introduced 3 years before the A99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W scores against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and A99 is 70 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and A99.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.