Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternate Name is WB650

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

The GX-20 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-20 matches up vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung HZ35W
GX-20 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung GX-20
HZ35W | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 29 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ35W
GX-20 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 compared to the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and HZ35W is 58 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and HZ35W.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will give greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | - | WB650 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2008-01-24 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" 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 | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $850 | $300 |