Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung HZ35W
SX120 IS | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX120 IS
HZ35W | SX120 IS | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ35W
SX120 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and HZ35W is 87 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |