Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
(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
- Revealed June 2010
- Also referred to as WB650

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HZ35W (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The Z5 was manufactured 10 years after the HZ35W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5 scores versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung HZ35W
Z5 | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 123 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon Z5
HZ35W | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ35W
Z5 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 vs the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and HZ35W is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and HZ35W.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Samsung HZ35W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB650 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | 470 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch pricing | $1,399 | $300 |