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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was revealed 9 months prior to the TX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ10W grades vs the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX5

 HZ10W TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TX5 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX5

 HZ10W TX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ10W and the TX5.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and TX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The HZ10W features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
31
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (249 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
weather proof
offers touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (249 grams)
30
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX5
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also called WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $239