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Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 116
  • Replacement is Leica Q2
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Q (Full frame) and HZ35W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was launched 5 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Q scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Samsung HZ35W

 Q HZ35W 
LaunchedJune 2015June 2010More recent by 61 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Leica Q

 HZ35W Q 

Common features in the Leica Q and Samsung HZ35W

 Q HZ35W 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Q has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Q compared to the HZ35W.

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and HZ35W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and HZ35W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica Q will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Q is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than others in class (640 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
63
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (640g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
75
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Yes)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (640g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Leica Q vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Samsung HZ35W
 Leica QSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model type Leica Q Samsung HZ35W
Alternate name Typ 116 WB650
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-10 2010-06-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 17cm 3cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2221 not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-DC12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $4,300 $300