Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX5
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced May 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX5 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ50W was announced 3 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ50W matches up versus the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX5
| HZ50W | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung HZ50W
| TX5 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX5
| HZ50W | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ50W and the TX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TX5 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and TX5.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Also referred to as | WB5500 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-05-03 | 2010-02-18 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 426g (0.94 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $250 | $239 |