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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was launched 6 months later than the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ35W grades against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX7

 HZ35W TX7 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TX7 HZ35W 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX7

 HZ35W TX7 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W against the TX7.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and TX7.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sony TX7
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX7
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also called WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.54 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $300