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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX2F was brought out 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX2F scores vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung HZ35W

 EX2F HZ35W 
ReleasedDecember 2012June 2010More recent by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung EX2F

 HZ35W EX2F 
Display resolution614k0kClearer display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung HZ35W

 EX2F HZ35W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F features outside dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions 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 Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX2F and the HZ35W.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The EX2F features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent EX2F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
63
lighter than others (245g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (294g)
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung HZ35W
 Samsung EX2FSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-12-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 16 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $478 $300