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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sony TX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX30

 HZ10W TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TX30 HZ10W 
LaunchedJuly 2013May 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX30

 HZ10W TX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
31
focusing manually
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (249g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony TX30
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment sealing
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (249g)
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX30
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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