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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 4 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ50W grades against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX30

 HZ50W TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TX30 HZ50W 
RevealedJuly 2013May 2010More recent by 39 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX30

 HZ50W TX30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W against the TX30.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TX30 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
46
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX30
 Samsung HZ50WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also called as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-05-03 2013-07-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $230