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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon A900 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 5 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A900 grades versus the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A900 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2016June 2010Fresher by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon A900

 HZ35W A900 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung HZ35W

 A900 HZ35W 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 has outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A900 and the HZ35W.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than others (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
49
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung HZ35W
Alternate name - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 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
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $300