Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX7
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ50W was unveiled 4 months after the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ50W grades against the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX7
HZ50W | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung HZ50W
TX7 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX7
HZ50W | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | May 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the TX7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and TX7 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and TX7.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Also called | WB5500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $300 |