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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 2 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX500 IS scores vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX500 IS HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX500 IS

 HZ35W SX500 IS 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX500 IS HZ35W 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the HZ35W.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and HZ35W is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
45
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (195 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (195 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 life 195 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $300