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Samsung HZ50W Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 3200( expands to 6400)
    • 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • Electronic viewfinder
    • fps continuous shooting
    • 426g. 116 x 83 x 91 mm
    • Also known as WB5500
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    Samsung HZ50W Overview

    First introduced in May 2010 , Samsung HZ50W is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 26.0x zoom 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 lens. HZ50W is also sold as WB5500 in some countries.

    Samsung HZ50W Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Samsung HZ50W is a member of Samsung's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Samsung Small Sensor Superzoom Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Samsung WB350F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 114 x 65 x 25mm 276g
    Samsung WB2200F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 8.0 fps 119 x 122 x 99mm 708g
    Samsung WB1100F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 125 x 87 x 96mm 512g
    Samsung WB50F
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    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 101 x 68 x 27mm 207g
    Samsung WB35F
    Compare
    2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 101 x 61 x 28mm 194g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Samsung WB350F vs WB2200F vs WB1100F vs WB50F vs WB35F


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    Samsung HZ50W PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung HZ50W review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    26mm Wide Angle Lens
    676mm Good Tele Lens
    26.0X Optical Zoom
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    Heavy Body: 426
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.00

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    Samsung HZ50W Physical Specs
    Samsung HZ50W weighs 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) and has external dimensions of 116 x 83 x 91 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 3.58″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, Samsung HZ50W is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 91mm, it has an average thickness for its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung HZ50W, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung HZ50W Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Samsung HZ50W Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung HZ50W with its main competitors:

    Samsung HZ50W Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs HZ50W Thickness vs HZ50W
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Sigma DP1
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    270g 156g lighter 50mm 41mm thinner
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Sigma SD10
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    950g 524g heavier 79mm 12mm thinner
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    705g 279g heavier 70mm 21mm thinner
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Ricoh GR III
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    257g 169g lighter 33mm 58mm thinner
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Pentax W80
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    156g 270g lighter 25mm 66mm thinner
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Nikon D2H
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    1200g 774g heavier 86mm 5mm thinner
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Olympus E-410
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    435g 9g heavier 53mm 38mm thinner
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Sony A99 II
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    849g 423g heavier 76mm 15mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Samsung HZ50W doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung HZ50W Lens

    Samsung HZ50W features a 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 26× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 26mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 676mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    HZ50W
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    HZ50W
    Longest - Nikon P1000
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but only moderately fast at the tele end with max aperture of f5.00.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    HZ50W
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    HZ50W
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    HZ50W is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Samsung HZ50W's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Samsung HZ50W Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung HZ50W has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. HZ50W has a native ISO range of 64 - 3200 which can be boosted to 6400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Samsung HZ50W is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung HZ50W vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung HZ50W's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung HZ50W Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Samsung HZ50W Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Samsung HZ50W LCD and Viewfinder

    Samsung HZ50W has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Unfortunately Samsung HZ50W doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Bridge Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    HZ50W has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor.

    Samsung HZ50W Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect HZ50W to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Samsung HZ50W Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Sigma DP1
    Compare
    None shots No No No
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Sigma SD10
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    None shots No No No
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes No
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Ricoh GR III
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Pentax W80
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Nikon D2H
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    None shots No No No
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Olympus E-410
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    None shots No No No
    Samsung HZ50W Camera Sony A99 II
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    3840 x 2160 490shots Yes Yes Yes

    Samsung HZ50W Video Features

    With Samsung HZ50W, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30,15 fps and save in and H.264 formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    HZ50W has a built-in Stereo microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Samsung HZ50W doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Bridge Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Bridge Cameras with Headphone Port

    Samsung HZ50W Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Samsung HZ50W can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately HZ50W doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Samsung HZ50W features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    What type of Photography is Samsung HZ50W Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung HZ50W in 5 different photography areas.

    Samsung HZ50W for Portrait Photography

    Samsung HZ50W has a score of 42 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Small 1/2.33 sensor
    No External Flash Shoe

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ50W for Portrait Photography

    Samsung HZ50W for Street Photography

    Samsung HZ50W has a score of 69 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Medium sized Body
    Small 1/2.33 sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ50W for Street Photography

    Samsung HZ50W for Sports Photography

    Samsung HZ50W has a score of 47 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    676 mm Tele Lens
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    No External Flash Shoe

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ50W for Sports Photography

    Samsung HZ50W for Daily Photography

    Samsung HZ50W has a score of 53 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    26.0X Optical Zoom
    RAW shooting capability
    Medium size Body
    426g
    Body Thickness 91mm
    Small 1/2.33 sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ50W for Daily Photography

    Samsung HZ50W for Landscape Photography

    Samsung HZ50W has a score of 35 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theHZ50W.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Small 1/2.33 sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ50W for Landscape Photography
    Samsung HZ50W Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung HZ50W compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung HZ50W alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Samsung HZ50W

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung HZ50W amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Nikon Z6 II
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    Ricoh GR III
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    Nikon D2H
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    Olympus E-410
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    Samsung HZ50W Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Samsung HZ50W with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Samsung HZ50W's price range.

    Samsung HZ50W Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Samsung HZ50W has an Overall Score of 45/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Samsung HZ50W is ranked #53 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 20 Bridge), and ranked #610 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #610 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #53 out of 113 in Top Ranking Bridge Cameras
    #91 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #162 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #14 out of 104 in Lightest Bridge Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(426g)
    #299 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

    Main Scores
    Imaging
    Features
    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung HZ50W
    Does the Samsung HZ50W have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung HZ50W have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung HZ50W have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung HZ50W have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung HZ50W?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung HZ50W?
    is the Samsung HZ50W a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung HZ50W have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung HZ50W have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung HZ50W?
    What is the Weight of Samsung HZ50W?
    What are the Dimensions of Samsung HZ50W?
    Samsung HZ50W Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung HZ50W
    Also known as WB5500
    Announced 2010-05-03
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 26-676 mm (26×)
    Max Aperture F2.8-5.0
    Macro Focus Range 10cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution n/a
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 16s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 5.60 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
    Sensor Area 27.72mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Max Boosted ISO 6400
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 426g
    Physical Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm
    Battery Model SLB-11A
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SC/SDHC, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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