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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 5 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX620 HS HZ35W 
RevealedMay 2016June 2010More modern by 72 months
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX620 HS

 HZ35W SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX620 HS HZ35W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the HZ35W.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
71
lighter than average (182g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung HZ35W
Other name - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $300