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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung HZ35W

 GX-20 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung GX-20

 HZ35W GX-20 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2008More recent by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ35W

 GX-20 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
34
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7")
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
9
can't record video
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ35W
 Samsung GX-20Samsung HZ35W
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