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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ15W versus Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 3 years before the A35 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ15W grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sony A35

 HZ15W A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung HZ15W

 A35 HZ15W 
RevealedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sony A35

 HZ15W A35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ15W and the A35.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and A35.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A35 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
31
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Sony A35
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (249g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
lighter than competition (415g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
lighter than competition (415g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sony A35
 Samsung HZ15WSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ15W Sony SLT-A35
Also called WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-02-23 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $330 $598