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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
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
  • Also Known as WB650
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX70 HS HZ35W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018June 2010Fresher by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX70 HS

 HZ35W SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX70 HS HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the HZ35W.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and HZ35W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and HZ35W.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to give extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
56
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
64
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
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 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 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 pictures -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $300