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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was released 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6500 scores against the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S6500 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S6500

 HZ35W S6500 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ35W

 S6500 HZ35W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 features external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S6500 vs the HZ35W.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S6500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
69
lighter than average (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model SLB-10A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $170 $300