Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ10W was revealed 3 years before the TX55 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ10W scores vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX55
HZ10W | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung HZ10W
TX55 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | May 2009 | Newer by 26 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX55
HZ10W | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W and the TX55.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and TX55.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Otherwise known as | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 | - | 250 photographs |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $350 |