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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 3 years after the HZ35W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX700 HS scores vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX700 HS HZ35W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX700 HS

 HZ35W SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX700 HS HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS versus the HZ35W.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and HZ35W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and HZ35W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
focusing manually
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (269g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 269g (0.59 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $300