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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S8000 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured very close to the HZ35W and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S8000 matches up versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S8000 HZ35W 
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S8000

 HZ35W S8000 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung HZ35W

 S8000 HZ35W 
RevealedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S8000 vs the HZ35W.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300