Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ35W was manufactured 11 months later than the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ35W grades versus the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX1
HZ35W | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 11 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung HZ35W
TX1 | HZ35W | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX1
HZ35W | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W features exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HZ35W and the TX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and TX1.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ35W will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer HZ35W should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Alternate name | WB650 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 ID | SLB-11A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $350 |