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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S120 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close but the S120 (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was revealed 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S120 grades versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S120 HZ35W 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon S120

 HZ35W S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung HZ35W

 S120 HZ35W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S120 offers external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S120 and the HZ35W.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The S120 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger S120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (217 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
67
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (217g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (217g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-26 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $300