Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ50W was introduced 2 months prior to the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ50W matches up against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sony TX9
HZ50W | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung HZ50W
TX9 | HZ50W | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sony TX9
HZ50W | TX9 | |||
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Released | May 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ50W versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W against the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and TX9 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and TX9.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Otherwise known as | WB5500 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
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 All around 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 | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $799 |