Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX10

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.