Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX30
| HZ50W | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TX30 is 70 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony 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 |