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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Announced February 2016
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
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was revealed 5 years after the HZ35W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the B500 grades versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung HZ35W

 B500 HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon B500

 HZ35W B500 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung HZ35W

 B500 HZ35W 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the B500 versus the HZ35W.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and HZ35W is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and HZ35W.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon B500 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger B500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
52
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (541 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (600 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
59
great battery pack (600 shots)
has bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (541 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 600 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $300