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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was revealed 14 months earlier than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ35W grades against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX10

 HZ35W TX10 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TX10 HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX10

 HZ35W TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W versus the TX10.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and TX10.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Sony TX10
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proof
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX10
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Other name WB650 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $309