Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ35W was released 4 years before the TX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W matches up vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX30
HZ35W | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung HZ35W
TX30 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 614k | Crisper screen (+615k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX30
HZ35W | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W features external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W against the TX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and TX30.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Otherwise known as | WB650 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $230 |