Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX5
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX5 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
- Introduced June 2010
- Also Known as WB650
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX5 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ35W was brought out 4 months later than the TX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ35W matches up against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX5
| HZ35W | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung HZ35W
| TX5 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX5
| HZ35W | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys outer 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) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W compared to the TX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and TX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung HZ35W will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Also referred to as | WB650 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $300 | $239 |