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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was introduced 9 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HZ50W scores vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX1

 HZ50W TX1 
RevealedMay 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TX1 HZ50W 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX1

 HZ50W TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W has got external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W versus the TX1.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TX1 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and TX1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger HZ50W provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Sony TX1
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
58
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX1
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also called WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-05-03 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $350