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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX600 HS matches up against the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX600 HS HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX600 HS

 HZ35W SX600 HS 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX600 HS HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS against the HZ35W.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (188g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than average (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
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 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $300