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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung HZ35W

 Galaxy Camera HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2013June 2010More recent by 33 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HZ35W Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ35W

 Galaxy Camera HZ35W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the HZ35W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HZ35W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ35W
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name Wi-Fi WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $300