Sony Alpha 7C II vs Samsung HZ50W

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      BrandSonySamsung
      ModelAlpha 7C IIHZ50W
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7C
      MSRP$2200 body only, $2500 w/ 28-60mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels34.1 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels33.0 Megapixel13.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20064 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80064 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      ProcessorBionz XR
      Max Image Resolution7008 x 46724320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions3984 x 2656, 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: AWB, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Overcast, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points759
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 676 mm
      Optical Zoom26x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance80 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLCD
      Touch Screen
      Tilt&Flip Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dots230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.7x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30s16 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps for up to 44 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Built-in Flash
      Flash Modesno built-in flashAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8/10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080p) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080i) at 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveS Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit
      IP StreamingMJPEG, UVC/UAC
      3840 x 2160 at 12.5p, 14.99p, 25p, 30p
      1920 x 1080 at 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 30p
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of August, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Dimensions124 x 71 x 63 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.48")116 x 83 x 91 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)514 g (1.13 lb / 18.13 oz)426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8"
      Package Weight1.62 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Battery PackNP-FZ100SLB-11A
      Battery Life540 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage8 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SC/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 7C II Samsung HZ50W
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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