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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX1

 HZ35W TX1 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TX1 HZ35W 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX1

 HZ35W TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
34
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony TX1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
63
lighter than others (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX1
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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