Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Introduced March 2009
(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
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB650

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was introduced 14 months before the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung HZ35W
SX1 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX1 IS
HZ35W | SX1 IS | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung HZ35W
SX1 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the HZ35W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and HZ35W is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and HZ35W.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ35W to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung HZ35W |
Alternative name | - | WB650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-03-27 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $600 | $300 |