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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was released 3 years before the TX200V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ10W scores versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX200V

 HZ10W TX200V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung HZ10W

 TX200V HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX200V

 HZ10W TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W and the TX200V.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and TX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
31
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (249g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
Sony TX200V Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (249 grams)
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX200V
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also Known as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Battery life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $500