Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX10
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
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Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ50W was introduced 15 months earlier than the TX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ50W scores versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX10
| HZ50W | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung HZ50W
| TX10 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX10
| HZ50W | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W provides physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W and the TX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TX10 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and TX10.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX10 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
| Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| 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 | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $309 |
