Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ10W was introduced 5 years prior to the TX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W grades versus the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX30
HZ10W | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung HZ10W
TX30 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | May 2009 | Newer by 51 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX30
HZ10W | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outer 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W against the TX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and TX30.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX30 to give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Also referred to as | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $230 |