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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and HZ35W (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 10 months earlier than the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS scores vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX120 IS HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX120 IS

 HZ35W SX120 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX120 IS HZ35W 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the HZ35W.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and HZ35W is 87 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
33
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
34
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (285 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (285g)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $300