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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX1

 HZ10W TX1 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TX1 HZ10W 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX1

 HZ10W TX1 
IntroducedMay 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
31
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony TX1
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX1
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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