Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 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
- Revealed June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX10
HZ35W | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung HZ35W
TX10 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | August 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX10
HZ35W | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |