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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS grades against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX280 HS HZ35W 
AnnouncedMarch 2013June 2010Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX280 HS

 HZ35W SX280 HS 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX280 HS HZ35W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the HZ35W.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $325 $300