Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung HZ35W
S6500 | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S6500
HZ35W | S6500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ35W
S6500 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |