Samsung HZ50W vs Sony ZV-1

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was manufactured 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W scores against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features exterior 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and ZV-1 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HZ50W will be behind in sensor innovation.