Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Replacement is Nikon AW110
(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
- Released June 2010
- Also referred to as WB650
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe AW100 was unveiled 15 months after the HZ35W making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AW100 grades against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung HZ35W
AW100 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | August 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon AW100
HZ35W | AW100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ35W
AW100 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the AW100 vs the HZ35W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and HZ35W.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW100 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AW100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $300 |