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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 AW100 HZ35W 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon AW100

 HZ35W AW100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ35W

 AW100 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
55
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
29
really wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung HZ35W
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