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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ35W was unveiled 2 months later than the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ35W scores versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung HZ50W

 HZ35W HZ50W 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung HZ35W

 HZ50W HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung HZ50W

 HZ35W HZ50W 
IntroducedJune 2010May 2010Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ35W provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ35W vs the HZ50W.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and HZ50W.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ35W Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as WB650 WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $250