Samsung HZ50W (WB5500)
The Samsung HZ50W (WB5500) is a 2010 compact digital camera with a 1/2.33" CCD sensor (approx. 14.0 MP), a 26-676 mm F2.8-5 lens, Dedicated Li-ion (SLB-11A) power, and SD card storage.
Official image pending.
Used prices vary with condition and accessories. Japanese marketplaces are on the Japanese page.
About the Samsung HZ50W (WB5500)
The Samsung HZ50W (WB5500) is a travel-oriented high-zoom compact released in May 2010, built around a 26x optical zoom covering 26-676 mm in 35mm terms with a maximum aperture from F2.8 to F5. The sensor is a 1/2.33-inch CCD of about 14 effective megapixels.
At the 676 mm long end, framing shakes easily when handheld, so a tripod or careful stabilisation helps for distant subjects. The body measures 116 x 83 x 91 mm and weighs about 426 g, large and heavy for a compact, and carries a 3-inch monitor. Images are stored on SD or SDHC cards, and power comes from the Lithium-Ion SLB-11A battery with a charger. It is aimed at those who put zoom reach first.
Buying one used
The battery is the Lithium-Ion SLB-11A, so confirm it holds a charge and that the charger is present. Storage is SD or SDHC. Check the 26x lens barrel for smooth, wobble-free movement and the 3-inch screen for scratches.
Overview
| Maker | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | HZ50W (WB5500) |
| Released | May 2010 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/2.33" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 14.0 MP |
| Lens | 26-676 mm / F2.8-5 |
| Zoom | 26× optical |
| Monitor | 3" LCD |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion (SLB-11A) |
|---|---|
| Storage | SD card |
| Weight | approx. 426g |