Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX55
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX55 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
- Released June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX55 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ35W was manufactured 13 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W grades vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX55
HZ35W | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung HZ35W
TX55 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper display (+616k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX55
HZ35W | TX55 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ35W against the TX55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and TX55.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ35W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Also Known as | WB650 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $350 |