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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was introduced 7 months before the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ10W scores vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX7

 HZ10W TX7 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TX7 HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX7

 HZ10W TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with outside dimensions 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W vs the TX7.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and TX7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
31
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
Sony TX7 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (249g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
35
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony TX7
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (249g)
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX7
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also referred to as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2432 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 249 grams (0.55 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $300