Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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 Known as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ50W was launched 22 months earlier than the TX66 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ50W scores against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX66
HZ50W | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung HZ50W
TX66 | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | May 2010 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX66
HZ50W | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W against the TX66.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and TX66 is 70 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and TX66.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX66 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also called as | WB5500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-05-03 | 2012-02-28 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426g (0.94 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-11A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $350 |