Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9
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33 Features
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 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
- Alternative Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ10W was unveiled 14 months prior to the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ10W grades against the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX9
HZ10W | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung HZ10W
TX9 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | July 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX9
HZ10W | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with outside dimensions 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W against the TX9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and TX9.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX9 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Also referred to as | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
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 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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $799 |