Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1
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33 Features
27 Overall
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33 Features
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ10W was unveiled 2 months before the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ10W scores versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX1
HZ10W | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung HZ10W
TX1 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX1
HZ10W | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W compared to the TX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and TX1.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The HZ10W features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Also referred to as | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $350 |