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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was manufactured around the same time to the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ35W grades versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sony TX9

 HZ35W TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TX9 HZ35W 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX9

 HZ35W TX9 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W provides 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 TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ35W against the TX9.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and TX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
34
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (149g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
Vlogging with Sony TX9
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than others (149g)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sony TX9
 Samsung HZ35WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ35W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Otherwise known as WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 gr (0.54 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
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 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $799