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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J4
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
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and HZ35W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 J5 was brought out 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1 J5 grades against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung HZ35W

 1 J5 HZ35W 
LaunchedApril 2015June 2010Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k614kCrisper screen (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon 1 J5

 HZ35W 1 J5 

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung HZ35W

 1 J5 HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 J5 features outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 J5 vs the HZ35W.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J5 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 J5 will give you extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern 1 J5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (231g)
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 J5
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
64
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 shots)
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
80
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (1")
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon 1 J5Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Samsung HZ35W
Other name - WB650
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-04-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5A -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 171 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 479 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL24 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $497 $300