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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 3 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX510 HS matches up against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX510 HS HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2013June 2010Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX510 HS

 HZ35W SX510 HS 
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX510 HS HZ35W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the HZ35W.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and HZ35W is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and HZ35W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
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focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
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 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 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $300