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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 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
  • Alternative Name is WB500
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony TX9

 HZ10W TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TX9 HZ10W 
ReleasedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX9

 HZ10W TX9 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
31
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony TX9
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
includes touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (249g)
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony TX9
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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