Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7
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33 Features
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX7
HZ10W | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung HZ10W
TX7 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX7
HZ10W | TX7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |